analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#53796B — Smoke
#53796B is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 158° 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 #53796B
- f6f9f8
- dae6e1
- bed3cb
- a2c0b5
- 86ad9f
- 6a9a88
- 567f70
- 436357
- 30473f
- 1d2b26
- 0a0f0d
Color schemes using #53796B
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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#53796B FAQ
What color is #53796B?
#53796B is a shade of smoke in the green family. It has a hue of 158 degrees, 19% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #53796B?
#53796B is rgb(83, 121, 107) in RGB, hsl(158, 19%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 0%, 12%, 53%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #53796B?
White text on this background reaches 4.87:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.32:1.
What colors go well with #53796B?
Its direct complement is #795361. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #795374 and #795853 gives you contrast without the vibration.