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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8A8775 — Smoke
#8A8775 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 51° 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 #8A8775
- f8f8f7
- e2e2dd
- cdcbc4
- b7b5ab
- a29f91
- 8c8978
- 737162
- 5a584c
- 403f37
- 272621
- 0e0d0c
Color schemes using #8A8775
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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#8A8775 FAQ
What color is #8A8775?
#8A8775 is a shade of smoke in the gray family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 8% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8A8775?
#8A8775 is rgb(138, 135, 117) in RGB, hsl(51, 8%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 15%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A8775?
White text on this background reaches 3.62:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.8:1.
What colors go well with #8A8775?
Its direct complement is #75788A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #75838A and #7C758A gives you contrast without the vibration.