analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#957E80 — Smoke
#957E80 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 355° 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 #957E80
- f8f7f7
- e3dddd
- cec3c4
- b9a9aa
- a48f91
- 8f7678
- 756062
- 5b4b4c
- 423637
- 282121
- 0e0b0c
Color schemes using #957E80
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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#957E80 FAQ
What color is #957E80?
#957E80 is a shade of smoke in the gray family. It has a hue of 355 degrees, 10% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #957E80?
#957E80 is rgb(149, 126, 128) in RGB, hsl(355, 10%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 14%, 42%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #957E80?
White text on this background reaches 3.77:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.57:1.
What colors go well with #957E80?
Its direct complement is #7E9593. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7E9588 and #7E8C95 gives you contrast without the vibration.