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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8A7B5C — Smoke
#8A7B5C is a mid-tone desaturated brown sitting at 40° 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 #8A7B5C
- f9f8f6
- e6e2da
- d3ccbe
- c1b6a1
- aea085
- 9b8a69
- 807255
- 645943
- 484030
- 2b271d
- 0f0e0a
Color schemes using #8A7B5C
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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#8A7B5C FAQ
What color is #8A7B5C?
#8A7B5C is a shade of smoke in the brown family. It has a hue of 40 degrees, 20% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8A7B5C?
#8A7B5C is rgb(138, 123, 92) in RGB, hsl(40, 20%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 33%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A7B5C?
White text on this background reaches 4.14:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.07:1.
What colors go well with #8A7B5C?
Its direct complement is #5C6B8A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5C828A and #635C8A gives you contrast without the vibration.