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Smoky

#6A5973

Smoky is a cool medium color with the hex code #6A5973. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 106, 89, 115 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 23%, 0%, 55% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Smoky color values

HEX
#6A5973
RGB
106, 89, 115
HSL
279°, 13%, 40%
CMYK
8, 23, 0, 55

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Smoky sits at 279° on the color wheel with 13% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 13% 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(106, 89, 115), where the blue channel is highest at 115, 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 8C 23M 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: #6A5973;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 106, 89, 115;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#6A5973',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 8%
M: 23%
Y: 0%
K: 55%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(106, 89, 115)
rgba(106, 89, 115, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #6A5973?
#6A5973 is Smoky, a cool medium color with RGB values of 106, 89, 115. It has a hue of 279°, 13% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #6A5973?
The RGB color code for #6A5973 is rgb(106, 89, 115). This means it contains 106 red, 89 green, and 115 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Smoky a warm or cool color?
Smoky (#6A5973) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6A5973 in CSS?
You can use #6A5973 in CSS with: background-color: #6A5973; or color: #6A5973; or as an RGB value: rgb(106, 89, 115). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 23%, 0%, 55%.

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