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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7A7557 — Smoke
#7A7557 is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 51° 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 #7A7557
- f9f8f6
- e5e4db
- d2cfbf
- bebaa4
- aba688
- 97916d
- 7d7758
- 615d45
- 464332
- 2a291e
- 0f0e0b
Color schemes using #7A7557
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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#7A7557 FAQ
What color is #7A7557?
#7A7557 is a shade of smoke in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 17% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7A7557?
#7A7557 is rgb(122, 117, 87) in RGB, hsl(51, 17%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 29%, 52%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7A7557?
White text on this background reaches 4.66:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.51:1.
What colors go well with #7A7557?
Its direct complement is #575C7A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #576E7A and #63577A gives you contrast without the vibration.