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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6E877E — Smoke
#6E877E is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 158° 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 #6E877E
- f7f8f8
- dde3e1
- c3ceca
- a9b9b3
- 8fa49c
- 768f85
- 60756d
- 4b5b55
- 36423d
- 212825
- 0b0e0d
Color schemes using #6E877E
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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#6E877E FAQ
What color is #6E877E?
#6E877E is a shade of smoke in the gray family. It has a hue of 158 degrees, 10% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6E877E?
#6E877E is rgb(110, 135, 126) in RGB, hsl(158, 10%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 0%, 7%, 47%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6E877E?
White text on this background reaches 3.87:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.43:1.
What colors go well with #6E877E?
Its direct complement is #876E77. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #876E83 and #87716E gives you contrast without the vibration.