analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5E7365 — Smoke
#5E7365 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 140° 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.
#5e7365
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Tints and shades of #5E7365
- f7f8f7
- dde3df
- c3cec7
- a9b9ae
- 8fa496
- 768f7e
- 607567
- 4b5b50
- 36423a
- 212823
- 0b0e0c
Color schemes using #5E7365
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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#5E7365 FAQ
What color is #5E7365?
#5E7365 is a shade of smoke in the gray family. It has a hue of 140 degrees, 10% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5E7365?
#5E7365 is rgb(94, 115, 101) in RGB, hsl(140, 10%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 0%, 12%, 55%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5E7365?
White text on this background reaches 5.1:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.12:1.
What colors go well with #5E7365?
Its direct complement is #735E6C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #705E73 and #735E62 gives you contrast without the vibration.