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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7A6857 — Smoke
#7A6857 is a mid-tone desaturated brown sitting at 29° 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 #7A6857
- f9f7f6
- e5e0db
- d2c8bf
- beb1a4
- ab9988
- 97816d
- 7d6a58
- 615345
- 463b32
- 2a241e
- 0f0d0b
Color schemes using #7A6857
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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#7A6857 FAQ
What color is #7A6857?
#7A6857 is a shade of smoke in the brown family. It has a hue of 29 degrees, 17% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7A6857?
#7A6857 is rgb(122, 104, 87) in RGB, hsl(29, 17%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 29%, 52%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7A6857?
White text on this background reaches 5.32:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.95:1.
What colors go well with #7A6857?
Its direct complement is #57697A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #577A7A and #57577A gives you contrast without the vibration.