analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#53796E — Smoke
#53796E is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 163° 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 #53796E
- f6f9f8
- dae6e2
- bed3cd
- a2c0b7
- 86ada2
- 6a9a8c
- 567f73
- 43635a
- 304741
- 1d2b27
- 0a0f0e
Color schemes using #53796E
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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#53796E FAQ
What color is #53796E?
#53796E is a shade of smoke in the teal family. It has a hue of 163 degrees, 19% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #53796E?
#53796E is rgb(83, 121, 110) in RGB, hsl(163, 19%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 0%, 9%, 53%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #53796E?
White text on this background reaches 4.85:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.33:1.
What colors go well with #53796E?
Its direct complement is #79535E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #795371 and #795B53 gives you contrast without the vibration.