analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#878F76 — Smoke
#878F76 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 79° 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 #878F76
- f8f8f7
- e1e3dd
- cacec3
- b4b9a9
- 9da48f
- 878f76
- 6e7560
- 565b4b
- 3e4236
- 262821
- 0d0e0b
Color schemes using #878F76
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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#878F76 FAQ
What color is #878F76?
#878F76 is a shade of smoke in the gray family. It has a hue of 79 degrees, 10% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #878F76?
#878F76 is rgb(135, 143, 118) in RGB, hsl(79, 10%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 0%, 17%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #878F76?
White text on this background reaches 3.38:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.22:1.
What colors go well with #878F76?
Its direct complement is #7D768F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #767A8F and #8A768F gives you contrast without the vibration.