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#6CA2A7 — Pewter
#6CA2A7 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 185° 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 #6CA2A7
- f5f9f9
- d8e6e8
- bbd4d6
- 9dc1c4
- 80afb3
- 639ca1
- 508185
- 3e6468
- 2d484b
- 1b2c2d
- 0a0f10
Color schemes using #6CA2A7
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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#6CA2A7 FAQ
What color is #6CA2A7?
#6CA2A7 is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 185 degrees, 25% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6CA2A7?
#6CA2A7 is rgb(108, 162, 167) in RGB, hsl(185, 25%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 3%, 0%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6CA2A7?
White text on this background reaches 2.85:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.36:1.
What colors go well with #6CA2A7?
Its direct complement is #A7716C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A76C85 and #A78F6C gives you contrast without the vibration.