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Smoky

#565676

Smoky is a cool medium color with the hex code #565676. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 86, 86, 118 in digital design or CMYK 27%, 27%, 0%, 54% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Smoky color values

HEX
#565676
RGB
86, 86, 118
HSL
240°, 16%, 40%
CMYK
27, 27, 0, 54

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Smoky sits at 240° on the color wheel with 16% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 16% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Smoky is rendered as rgb(86, 86, 118), where the blue channel is highest at 118, anchoring the color in the cool register. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Smoky translates to a CMYK breakdown of 27C 27M 0Y 54K. A substantial black component (54%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Smoky

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #565676;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 86, 86, 118;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#565676',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 27%
M: 27%
Y: 0%
K: 54%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(86, 86, 118)
rgba(86, 86, 118, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 240° on the color wheel

Revolut logo
Revolut
Warner Bros. logo
Warner Bros.
Stripe logo
Stripe
Visa logo
Visa

Frequently asked questions

What color is #565676?
#565676 is Smoky, a cool medium color with RGB values of 86, 86, 118. It has a hue of 240°, 16% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #565676?
The RGB color code for #565676 is rgb(86, 86, 118). This means it contains 86 red, 86 green, and 118 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Smoky a warm or cool color?
Smoky (#565676) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #565676 in CSS?
You can use #565676 in CSS with: background-color: #565676; or color: #565676; or as an RGB value: rgb(86, 86, 118). For print design, use CMYK: 27%, 27%, 0%, 54%.

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