analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#72725F — Smoke
#72725F is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 60° 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 #72725F
- f8f8f7
- e3e3dd
- cdcdc4
- b8b8aa
- a3a390
- 8d8d77
- 747461
- 5b5b4c
- 414136
- 272721
- 0e0e0c
Color schemes using #72725F
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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#72725F FAQ
What color is #72725F?
#72725F is a shade of smoke in the gray family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 9% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #72725F?
#72725F is rgb(114, 114, 95) in RGB, hsl(60, 9%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 17%, 55%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #72725F?
White text on this background reaches 4.9:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.29:1.
What colors go well with #72725F?
Its direct complement is #5F5F72. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5F6972 and #695F72 gives you contrast without the vibration.