analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#537479 — Smoke
#537479 is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 188° 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.
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Tints and shades of #537479
- f6f8f9
- dae4e6
- bed0d3
- a2bcc0
- 86a8ad
- 6a939a
- 56797f
- 435f63
- 304447
- 1d292b
- 0a0f0f
Color schemes using #537479
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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#537479 FAQ
What color is #537479?
#537479 is a shade of smoke in the teal family. It has a hue of 188 degrees, 19% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #537479?
#537479 is rgb(83, 116, 121) in RGB, hsl(188, 19%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 4%, 0%, 53%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #537479?
White text on this background reaches 5.07:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.14:1.
What colors go well with #537479?
Its direct complement is #795853. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #795361 and #796B53 gives you contrast without the vibration.