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#6B979E — Pewter
#6B979E is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 188° 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 #6B979E
- f6f9f9
- d9e5e6
- bdd1d4
- a1bdc1
- 84a9af
- 68959c
- 547b81
- 426065
- 2f4548
- 1d2a2c
- 0a0f0f
Color schemes using #6B979E
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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#6B979E FAQ
What color is #6B979E?
#6B979E is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 188 degrees, 21% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6B979E?
#6B979E is rgb(107, 151, 158) in RGB, hsl(188, 21%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(32%, 4%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6B979E?
White text on this background reaches 3.21:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.55:1.
What colors go well with #6B979E?
Its direct complement is #9E726B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9E6B7E and #9E8B6B gives you contrast without the vibration.