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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8A735C — Smoke
#8A735C is a mid-tone desaturated brown sitting at 30° 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 #8A735C
- f9f7f6
- e6e0da
- d3c8be
- c1b1a1
- ae9a85
- 9b8269
- 806b55
- 645343
- 483c30
- 2b241d
- 0f0d0a
Color schemes using #8A735C
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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#8A735C FAQ
What color is #8A735C?
#8A735C is a shade of smoke in the brown family. It has a hue of 30 degrees, 20% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8A735C?
#8A735C is rgb(138, 115, 92) in RGB, hsl(30, 20%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 33%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A735C?
White text on this background reaches 4.48:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.69:1.
What colors go well with #8A735C?
Its direct complement is #5C738A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5C8A8A and #5C5C8A gives you contrast without the vibration.