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#7E6E58 — Smoke

#7E6E58 is a mid-tone desaturated brown sitting at 35° 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 #7E6E58

Color schemes using #7E6E58

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#7E6E58 FAQ

What color is #7E6E58?

#7E6E58 is a shade of smoke in the brown family. It has a hue of 35 degrees, 18% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #7E6E58?

#7E6E58 is rgb(126, 110, 88) in RGB, hsl(35, 18%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 30%, 51%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #7E6E58?

White text on this background reaches 4.93:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.26:1.

What colors go well with #7E6E58?

Its direct complement is #58687E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #587B7E and #5B587E gives you contrast without the vibration.