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#6CA790 — Pewter
#6CA790 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 157° 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 #6CA790
- f5f9f8
- d8e8e2
- bbd6cc
- 9dc4b6
- 80b39f
- 63a189
- 508571
- 3e6858
- 2d4b3f
- 1b2d26
- 0a100d
Color schemes using #6CA790
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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#6CA790 FAQ
What color is #6CA790?
#6CA790 is a shade of pewter in the green family. It has a hue of 157 degrees, 25% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6CA790?
#6CA790 is rgb(108, 167, 144) in RGB, hsl(157, 25%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 0%, 14%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6CA790?
White text on this background reaches 2.77:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.57:1.
What colors go well with #6CA790?
Its direct complement is #A76C83. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A76CA0 and #A7736C gives you contrast without the vibration.