analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#947171 — Smoke
#947171 is a mid-tone desaturated red sitting at 0° 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.
#947171
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Tints and shades of #947171
- f8f6f6
- e4dcdc
- d0c1c1
- bca6a6
- a88b8b
- 947171
- 7a5c5c
- 5f4747
- 443333
- 291f1f
- 0f0b0b
Color schemes using #947171
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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#947171 FAQ
What color is #947171?
#947171 is a shade of smoke in the red family. It has a hue of 0 degrees, 14% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #947171?
#947171 is rgb(148, 113, 113) in RGB, hsl(0, 14%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 24%, 24%, 42%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #947171?
White text on this background reaches 4.32:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.86:1.
What colors go well with #947171?
Its direct complement is #719494. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #719482 and #718294 gives you contrast without the vibration.