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Smoky Quartz (#554A43)

Luminance: 7% · Nearest standard name: Smoky Quartz

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SMOKY QUARTZ
#554A43
rgb(85, 74, 67) · hsl(23°, 12%, 30%)
HEX#554A43
RGB85, 74, 67
HSL23°, 12%, 30%
HSV / HSB23°, 21%, 33%
CMYK (Print)0%, 13%, 21%, 67%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#554A43#434F56

Analogous

#564345#554A43#565443

Triadic

#554A43#43564A#4A4356

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints
Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)8.58:1

Sample text rendered with #554A43 on white

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS
Against Dark (#0F172A)2.08:1

Sample text rendered with #554A43 on dark

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: FAIL

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Smoky Quartz (#554A43)

Smoky Quartz (#554A43) is a distinct shade within the Slate & Neutral chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 7% and a warm color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#554A43
RGB Space85, 74, 67
HSL Values23°, 12%, 30%
HSV / HSB23°, 21%, 33%
CMYK Ink0%, 13%, 21%, 67%
TemperatureWarm

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Smoky Quartz

Geometric intervals calculated from #554A43 on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#434F56

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Smoky Quartz with its polar opposite (#434F56) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#564345 · #565443

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Smoky Quartz for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#435654 · #434556

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Smoky Quartz, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#43564A · #4A4356

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#455643 · #434F56 · #544356

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

Interactive Exploration

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Smoky Quartz

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: Structural Surface & Border Tone (30% Volume)

Because of its muted, low-chroma saturation (12%), Smoky Quartz (#554A43) excels as a secondary surface color for container cards, table borders, navigation sidebars, and divider strokes.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges
Dark Mode AdaptationDesaturate slightly for ambient glow
Tonal Expansion ScaleView 10-step design token ramp →

Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

Provides timeless neutrality, structural balance, and minimalist sophistication. Eliminates chromatic noise so primary content and photography take center stage.

Optimal Industry Verticals

Editorial Publications, Minimalist Portfolios, Architecture, Hardware Engineering. Combining Smoky Quartz with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Smoky Quartz

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS
:root {
  --color-554a43: #554A43;
  --color-554a43-rgb: 85, 74, 67;
  --color-554a43-hsl: 23deg 12% 30%;
}
tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        '554a43': '#554A43',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Smoky Quartz (#554A43)

Authoritative answers covering Smoky Quartz color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Smoky Quartz (#554A43)?
Smoky Quartz is defined by the HEX code #554A43. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:85, G:74, B:67. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:23°, Saturation:12%, Lightness:30%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 23°, 21%, 33%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:0%, M:13%, Y:21%, K:67%.
Does Smoky Quartz (#554A43) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?
Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Smoky Quartz achieves a contrast ratio of 8.58:1 (Passing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Passing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 2.08:1 (Failing WCAG AA).
What is the direct complementary color for Smoky Quartz (#554A43)?
The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #554A43 is #434F56. When placed side-by-side, #554A43 and #434F56 create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.
What is the recommended role for Smoky Quartz in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?
Because of its muted, low-chroma saturation (12%), Smoky Quartz (#554A43) excels as a secondary surface color for container cards, table borders, navigation sidebars, and divider strokes.
How can I copy and export Smoky Quartz into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?
You can define Smoky Quartz in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #554A43; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Smoky Quartz using our interactive Color Palette Generator.
Which color family does Smoky Quartz (#554A43) belong to?
Smoky Quartz belongs to the Slate & Neutral family (Warm spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Slate & Neutral Color Guide.