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#669CB0 — Pewter
#669CB0 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 196° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #669CB0
- f5f8fa
- d6e5ea
- b7d1da
- 98bdca
- 79a9ba
- 5a95aa
- 487b8d
- 39606e
- 29454f
- 192a30
- 090f11
Color schemes using #669CB0
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#669CB0 FAQ
What color is #669CB0?
#669CB0 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 196 degrees, 32% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #669CB0?
#669CB0 is rgb(102, 156, 176) in RGB, hsl(196, 32%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(42%, 11%, 0%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #669CB0?
White text on this background reaches 3.02:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.95:1.
What colors go well with #669CB0?
Its direct complement is #B17B68. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B16879 and #B1A068 gives you contrast without the vibration.