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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6B5F72 — Smoke
#6B5F72 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 278° 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 #6B5F72
- f8f7f8
- e1dde3
- cac4cd
- b3aab8
- 9c90a3
- 85778d
- 6d6174
- 554c5b
- 3d3641
- 252127
- 0d0c0e
Color schemes using #6B5F72
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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#6B5F72 FAQ
What color is #6B5F72?
#6B5F72 is a shade of smoke in the gray family. It has a hue of 278 degrees, 9% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6B5F72?
#6B5F72 is rgb(107, 95, 114) in RGB, hsl(278, 9%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 17%, 0%, 55%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6B5F72?
White text on this background reaches 5.99:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.51:1.
What colors go well with #6B5F72?
Its direct complement is #66725F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6F725F and #5F7262 gives you contrast without the vibration.