Nickel
#727472 · rgb(114, 116, 114) · hsl(120, 1%, 45%)
Complementary colors
#727472 · #747274Analogous colors
#737472 · #727472 · #727473Triadic colors
#727472 · #727274 · #747272Split-complementary colors
#727472 · #737274 · #747273Tetradic colors
#727472 · #727374 · #747274 · #747372Monochromatic colors
#262726 · #515251 · #7e817e · #adaead · #d8d9d8Ready-made palettes with Nickel
Complementary palette
The base color paired with its opposite on the wheel for maximum contrast, plus two neutrals and a soft tint.
#727472 · #747274 · #b3b3b3 · #f4f4f5 · #18181b
Analogous palette
Neighboring hues on the color wheel create a calm, cohesive scheme with a light tint and a deep shade.
#737472 · #727472 · #727473 · #b3b3b3 · #323432
Triadic palette
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a bold, balanced palette anchored by two neutrals.
#727472 · #727274 · #747272 · #f4f4f5 · #18181b
Monochromatic palette
A single hue stepped from light to dark for a clean, elegant and foolproof palette.
#f5f5f5 · #bcbdbc · #818381 · #494b49 · #0f0f0f
If you are wondering what colors go with Nickel, start with its opposite on the wheel — a complementary #747274 — then soften the pairing with the analogous, triadic and monochromatic schemes above.
Frequently asked questions
Nickel's complementary color is #747274. Analogous neighbors, triadic accents and monochromatic tints of the same hue all pair naturally with it too.
Good to know facts
- Every swatch row is a complete scheme you can copy straight into CSS.
- The color wheel can regenerate these harmonies for any base you like.
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