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Smoky

#605A72

Smoky is a cool medium color with the hex code #605A72. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 96, 90, 114 in digital design or CMYK 16%, 21%, 0%, 55% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Smoky color values

HEX
#605A72
RGB
96, 90, 114
HSL
255°, 12%, 40%
CMYK
16, 21, 0, 55

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Smoky sits at 255° on the color wheel with 12% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 12% 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(96, 90, 114), where the blue channel is highest at 114, though it sits close to the other channels. 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 16C 21M 0Y 55K. A substantial black component (55%) 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: #605A72;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 96, 90, 114;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#605A72',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 16%
M: 21%
Y: 0%
K: 55%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(96, 90, 114)
rgba(96, 90, 114, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #605A72?
#605A72 is Smoky, a cool medium color with RGB values of 96, 90, 114. It has a hue of 255°, 12% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #605A72?
The RGB color code for #605A72 is rgb(96, 90, 114). This means it contains 96 red, 90 green, and 114 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Smoky a warm or cool color?
Smoky (#605A72) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #605A72 in CSS?
You can use #605A72 in CSS with: background-color: #605A72; or color: #605A72; or as an RGB value: rgb(96, 90, 114). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 21%, 0%, 55%.

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