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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6C735E — Smoke
#6C735E is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 80° 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 #6C735E
- f8f8f7
- e1e3dd
- cacec3
- b4b9a9
- 9da48f
- 868f76
- 6e7560
- 565b4b
- 3e4236
- 252821
- 0d0e0b
Color schemes using #6C735E
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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#6C735E FAQ
What color is #6C735E?
#6C735E is a shade of smoke in the gray family. It has a hue of 80 degrees, 10% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6C735E?
#6C735E is rgb(108, 115, 94) in RGB, hsl(80, 10%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 0%, 18%, 55%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6C735E?
White text on this background reaches 4.94:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.25:1.
What colors go well with #6C735E?
Its direct complement is #655E73. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5E6273 and #705E73 gives you contrast without the vibration.