analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#735E6F — Smoke
#735E6F is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 311° 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.
#735e6f
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #735E6F
- f8f7f8
- e3dde2
- cec3cc
- b9a9b6
- a48fa0
- 8f768a
- 756071
- 5b4b58
- 42363f
- 282127
- 0e0b0e
Color schemes using #735E6F
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.
Nearby colors
#735E6F FAQ
What color is #735E6F?
#735E6F is a shade of smoke in the gray family. It has a hue of 311 degrees, 10% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #735E6F?
#735E6F is rgb(115, 94, 111) in RGB, hsl(311, 10%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 3%, 55%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #735E6F?
White text on this background reaches 5.9:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.56:1.
What colors go well with #735E6F?
Its direct complement is #5E7362. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #65735E and #5E736C gives you contrast without the vibration.