Smoke
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Smoke is a faded, greenish grey with low saturation. It provides a clean, airy alternative to standard neutral whites. Because this shade offers strong contrast with black text, it functions effectively as a large-scale UI background for minimalist designs. The hex code for Smoke is #bfc8c3. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted earth tones to ground the otherwise delicate appearance.
Questions about Smoke
What is the hex code for Smoke?
Smoke is #bfc8c3. In RGB that is rgb(191, 200, 195), in HSL hsl(147, 8%, 77%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 3%, 22%.
What colors pair well with Smoke #bfc8c3?
Smoke #bfc8c3 works exceptionally well when paired with deep charcoal or muted earth tones. Because of its low saturation and greenish tint, it creates a grounded, professional look when combined with darker, contrasting neutrals that highlight its delicate nature.
Is Smoke readable on white or black?
Smoke has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.26:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.