Smoke
HEX: #738276 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#738276
115, 130, 118
132°, 11% ,50%
11.54, 0, 9.23, 49.02
About Smoke
Smoke (#738276) is a color with RGB(115, 130, 118) and HSL(132°, 11.54%, 50.98%). It is commonly associated with Calm, Earthy moods. In design, it fits Muted, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Background, Border. Its complementary color is #82737F, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #767382 and #827673. The name comes from *smuk- (Proto-Germanic).
- HEX: #738276
- RGB: 115, 130, 118
- HSL: 132°, 11.54%, 50.98%
- Mood: Calm, Earthy
- Style: Muted, Cool
- Use case: Text, Background, Border
- Complementary color: #82737F
- Triadic colors: #767382, #827673
- The name comes from *smuk- (Proto-Germanic).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #738276 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The word 'smoke' in English derives from the Old English 'smoca' (noun) and 'smocian' (verb). These, in turn, trace back to the Proto-Germanic root '*smuk-' meaning 'to smoke, to reek'. This root is also the source of similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Old Norse 'smokr', Middle Dutch 'smooc', and German 'Schmauch'. The sense of 'inhaling and exhaling the fumes of burning tobacco' emerged in the late 16th century, following the introduction of tobacco to Europe. Prior to this, 'smoke' primarily referred to the visible gaseous products of combustion in a general sense, or the act of producing such fumes (e.g., a fire smoking). The transitive verb 'to smoke (meat, fish)' meaning 'to cure by exposure to smoke' also developed around the same period.
First Recorded Use
c. 893 CE
Cultural Associations
Smoke has held significant cultural importance across various civilizations. In many ancient cultures, smoke from incense or sacrificial fires was believed to carry prayers or spirits to the heavens, acting as a mediator between the human and divine realms. Indigenous cultures often use smoke in purification rituals (smudging) with herbs like sage or cedar. The 'smoke signal' was a widespread form of long-distance communication. In modern culture, 'smoke' is heavily associated with tobacco and cannabis use, leading to public health campaigns and social debates. Phrases like 'where there's smoke, there's fire' reflect its role as an indicator or sign.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #738276;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #738276;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #738276;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#738276,
#90748B
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#738276,
#90748B
);
}// SCSS variable
$smoke: #738276;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$smoke-r: 115;
$smoke-g: 130;
$smoke-b: 118;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $smoke;
color: rgba($smoke-r, $smoke-g, $smoke-b, 0.8);
}