analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5E7073 — Smoke
#5E7073 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 189° 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.
#5e7073
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Tints and shades of #5E7073
- f7f8f8
- dde2e3
- c3ccce
- a9b6b9
- 8fa1a4
- 768b8f
- 607275
- 4b595b
- 364042
- 212728
- 0b0e0e
Color schemes using #5E7073
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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#5E7073 FAQ
What color is #5E7073?
#5E7073 is a shade of smoke in the gray family. It has a hue of 189 degrees, 10% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5E7073?
#5E7073 is rgb(94, 112, 115) in RGB, hsl(189, 10%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 3%, 0%, 55%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5E7073?
White text on this background reaches 5.2:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.04:1.
What colors go well with #5E7073?
Its direct complement is #73615E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #735E65 and #736C5E gives you contrast without the vibration.