analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#948171 — Smoke
#948171 is a mid-tone desaturated orange sitting at 27° 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 #948171
- f8f7f6
- e4dfdc
- d0c8c1
- bcb0a6
- a8988b
- 948071
- 7a695c
- 5f5247
- 443b33
- 29241f
- 0f0d0b
Color schemes using #948171
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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#948171 FAQ
What color is #948171?
#948171 is a shade of smoke in the orange family. It has a hue of 27 degrees, 14% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #948171?
#948171 is rgb(148, 129, 113) in RGB, hsl(27, 14%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 24%, 42%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #948171?
White text on this background reaches 3.72:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.64:1.
What colors go well with #948171?
Its direct complement is #718494. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #719492 and #717294 gives you contrast without the vibration.