analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6F5E73 — Smoke
#6F5E73 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 289° 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 #6F5E73
- f8f7f8
- e2dde3
- ccc3ce
- b6a9b9
- a08fa4
- 8a768f
- 716075
- 584b5b
- 3f3642
- 272128
- 0e0b0e
Color schemes using #6F5E73
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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#6F5E73 FAQ
What color is #6F5E73?
#6F5E73 is a shade of smoke in the gray family. It has a hue of 289 degrees, 10% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6F5E73?
#6F5E73 is rgb(111, 94, 115) in RGB, hsl(289, 10%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 18%, 0%, 55%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6F5E73?
White text on this background reaches 5.96:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.52:1.
What colors go well with #6F5E73?
Its direct complement is #62735E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6C735E and #5E7365 gives you contrast without the vibration.