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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#535E79 — Smoke
#535E79 is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 223° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#535e79
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Tints and shades of #535E79
- f6f7f9
- dadde6
- bec4d3
- a2abc0
- 8691ad
- 6a789a
- 56627f
- 434c63
- 303747
- 1d212b
- 0a0c0f
Color schemes using #535E79
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#535E79 FAQ
What color is #535E79?
#535E79 is a shade of smoke in the blue family. It has a hue of 223 degrees, 19% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #535E79?
#535E79 is rgb(83, 94, 121) in RGB, hsl(223, 19%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 22%, 0%, 53%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #535E79?
White text on this background reaches 6.47:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.24:1.
What colors go well with #535E79?
Its direct complement is #796E53. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #795B53 and #717953 gives you contrast without the vibration.