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#6B969E — Pewter
#6B969E is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 189° 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 #6B969E
- f6f8f9
- d9e4e6
- bdd0d4
- a1bcc1
- 84a8af
- 68949c
- 547a81
- 425f65
- 2f4448
- 1d2a2c
- 0a0f0f
Color schemes using #6B969E
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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#6B969E FAQ
What color is #6B969E?
#6B969E is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 189 degrees, 21% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6B969E?
#6B969E is rgb(107, 150, 158) in RGB, hsl(189, 21%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(32%, 5%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6B969E?
White text on this background reaches 3.24:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.48:1.
What colors go well with #6B969E?
Its direct complement is #9E736B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9E6B7D and #9E8C6B gives you contrast without the vibration.