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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5D7B74 — Smoke
#5D7B74 is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 166° 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 #5D7B74
- f6f8f8
- dce4e2
- c1d0cd
- a6bcb7
- 8ba8a1
- 71948b
- 5c7a73
- 475f59
- 334440
- 1f2927
- 0b0f0e
Color schemes using #5D7B74
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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#5D7B74 FAQ
What color is #5D7B74?
#5D7B74 is a shade of smoke in the teal family. It has a hue of 166 degrees, 14% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5D7B74?
#5D7B74 is rgb(93, 123, 116) in RGB, hsl(166, 14%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 0%, 6%, 52%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5D7B74?
White text on this background reaches 4.61:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.55:1.
What colors go well with #5D7B74?
Its direct complement is #7A5C63. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7A5C72 and #7A645C gives you contrast without the vibration.