analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#947C71 — Smoke
#947C71 is a mid-tone desaturated orange sitting at 19° 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 #947C71
- f8f7f6
- e4dedc
- d0c6c1
- bcada6
- a8948b
- 947c71
- 7a655c
- 5f4f47
- 443933
- 29221f
- 0f0c0b
Color schemes using #947C71
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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#947C71 FAQ
What color is #947C71?
#947C71 is a shade of smoke in the orange family. It has a hue of 19 degrees, 14% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #947C71?
#947C71 is rgb(148, 124, 113) in RGB, hsl(19, 14%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 24%, 42%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #947C71?
White text on this background reaches 3.9:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.38:1.
What colors go well with #947C71?
Its direct complement is #718894. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #71948D and #717794 gives you contrast without the vibration.