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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8A8075 — Smoke
#8A8075 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 31° 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 #8A8075
- f8f7f7
- e2e0dd
- cdc9c4
- b7b1ab
- a29a91
- 8c8278
- 736b62
- 5a534c
- 403c37
- 272421
- 0e0d0c
Color schemes using #8A8075
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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#8A8075 FAQ
What color is #8A8075?
#8A8075 is a shade of smoke in the gray family. It has a hue of 31 degrees, 8% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8A8075?
#8A8075 is rgb(138, 128, 117) in RGB, hsl(31, 8%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 15%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A8075?
White text on this background reaches 3.87:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.43:1.
What colors go well with #8A8075?
Its direct complement is #757F8A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #75898A and #76758A gives you contrast without the vibration.