Liver Chestnut
HEX: #987456 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#987456
152, 116, 86
27°, 43% ,59%
0, 23.68, 43.42, 40.39
About Liver Chestnut
Liver Chestnut (#987456) is a color with RGB(152, 116, 86) and HSL(27.27°, 43.42%, 59.61%). It is commonly associated with Earthy moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Logo, Print. Its complementary color is #567A98, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #569874 and #745698. The name comes from Liver Chestnut (English).
- HEX: #987456
- RGB: 152, 116, 86
- HSL: 27.27°, 43.42%, 59.61%
- Mood: Earthy
- Style: Warm
- Use case: Text, Logo, Print
- Complementary color: #567A98
- Triadic colors: #569874, #745698
- The name comes from Liver Chestnut (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #987456 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The term 'chestnut' itself for a horse color has a long history, referring to the color of the nut. The 'liver' modifier likely came into use to distinguish a particularly dark, rich, and sometimes slightly purplish or brownish-red shade from lighter, more golden chestnuts. The 'liver' descriptor in color terms has been used for various dark, reddish-brown shades, often with a hint of purple or grey, across different contexts (e.g., liver-colored dogs). Its application to horses became standardized to describe a specific genetic phenotype.
First Recorded Use
The term 'liver chestnut' began appearing in English texts, particularly those describing horses, during the 18th century. Earlier descriptions might have used more general terms like 'dark red' or 'brownish-red'.
Cultural Associations
Liver chestnut is a highly regarded and recognizable coat color in horses, often associated with certain breeds known for their rich, dark coats. It is distinct from 'dark chestnut' or 'black chestnut' (which is not a genetically recognized term but sometimes used colloquially for very dark chestnuts). The color can range from a very dark, almost black-red to a deep, rich brown-red. It is a common color in breeds like the Morgan Horse, some lines of American Quarter Horse, and various European warmbloods. In equestrian circles, the precise shade can be a point of discussion and appreciation.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #987456;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #987456;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #987456;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#987456,
#6B9CC5
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#987456,
#6B9CC5
);
}// SCSS variable
$liver-chestnut: #987456;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$liver-chestnut-r: 152;
$liver-chestnut-g: 116;
$liver-chestnut-b: 86;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $liver-chestnut;
color: rgba($liver-chestnut-r, $liver-chestnut-g, $liver-chestnut-b, 0.8);
}