Smokescreen
Also known as: Thunderstruck, Lahar, Wolf’s Fur, Bark
With its neutral undertone, Smokescreen (#5E5755) comes across as quiet and sophisticated. Designers reach for it in architecture and editorial layouts. A gray counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. On white it reads clearly at 7.07:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Smokescreen color codes
- HEX
- #5E5755
- RGB
- rgb(94, 87, 85)
- RGBA
- rgba(94, 87, 85, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(13, 5%, 35%)
- HSV
- hsv(13, 10%, 37%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 7%, 10%, 63%)
- LAB
- lab(37.6 2.6 2.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(46.3% 0.010 36.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: dimgray#696969 · ΔE 7.2
- RAL 7015 — Slate grey#51565C · ΔE 7.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Smokescreen works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Smokescreen
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Smokescreen by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 7.07:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.97:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Smokescreen background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Smokescreen
Smokescreen with its complement
Soft neighbors of Smokescreen
Smokescreen triad
Similar colors
- Bark#5F5854 · ΔE 1.3
- Caveman#625C58 · ΔE 2.2
- Metropolis#61584F · ΔE 3.9
- Stone Cold#555555 · ΔE 4.1
- Underground#665A51 · ΔE 4.3
- Matterhorn#524B4B · ΔE 4.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Smokescreen is closest to Yacht Club.
Smokescreen FAQs
What color is Smokescreen?
Smokescreen is a dark gray with the hex code #5E5755. In HSL terms it has a hue of 13°, 5% saturation, and 35% lightness.
What is the hex code for Smokescreen?
The hex code for Smokescreen is #5E5755. In RGB it's rgb(94, 87, 85), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 7%, 10%, 63%).
What colors go well with Smokescreen?
Smokescreen pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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