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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7E775D — Smoke
#7E775D is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 47° 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 #7E775D
- f8f8f6
- e5e3db
- d1cdc0
- bdb8a5
- a9a28a
- 958d6f
- 7b745b
- 605a47
- 454133
- 2a271f
- 0f0e0b
Color schemes using #7E775D
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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#7E775D FAQ
What color is #7E775D?
#7E775D is a shade of smoke in the yellow family. It has a hue of 47 degrees, 15% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7E775D?
#7E775D is rgb(126, 119, 93) in RGB, hsl(47, 15%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 26%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7E775D?
White text on this background reaches 4.48:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.68:1.
What colors go well with #7E775D?
Its direct complement is #5D647E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5D757E and #675D7E gives you contrast without the vibration.