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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7E7B58 — Smoke
#7E7B58 is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 55° 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 #7E7B58
- f9f8f6
- e5e5da
- d2d1bf
- bfbda3
- aca987
- 99956c
- 7e7b57
- 626044
- 464531
- 2b2a1e
- 0f0f0a
Color schemes using #7E7B58
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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#7E7B58 FAQ
What color is #7E7B58?
#7E7B58 is a shade of smoke in the yellow family. It has a hue of 55 degrees, 18% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7E7B58?
#7E7B58 is rgb(126, 123, 88) in RGB, hsl(55, 18%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 30%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7E7B58?
White text on this background reaches 4.32:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.86:1.
What colors go well with #7E7B58?
Its direct complement is #585B7E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #586E7E and #68587E gives you contrast without the vibration.