analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5C6D7A — Smoke
#5C6D7A is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 206° 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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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #5C6D7A
- f6f7f8
- dce0e4
- c1c9d0
- a6b2bc
- 8b9ba8
- 718494
- 5c6d7a
- 47555f
- 333d44
- 1f2529
- 0b0d0f
Color schemes using #5C6D7A
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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#5C6D7A FAQ
What color is #5C6D7A?
#5C6D7A is a shade of smoke in the blue family. It has a hue of 206 degrees, 14% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5C6D7A?
#5C6D7A is rgb(92, 109, 122) in RGB, hsl(206, 14%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 11%, 0%, 52%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5C6D7A?
White text on this background reaches 5.35:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.92:1.
What colors go well with #5C6D7A?
Its direct complement is #7A695C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7A5C5E and #7A785C gives you contrast without the vibration.