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#6CA798 — Pewter
#6CA798 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 165° 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 #6CA798
- f5f9f8
- d8e8e4
- bbd6cf
- 9dc4bb
- 80b3a6
- 63a192
- 508578
- 3e685e
- 2d4b43
- 1b2d29
- 0a100e
Color schemes using #6CA798
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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#6CA798 FAQ
What color is #6CA798?
#6CA798 is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 165 degrees, 25% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6CA798?
#6CA798 is rgb(108, 167, 152) in RGB, hsl(165, 25%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 0%, 9%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6CA798?
White text on this background reaches 2.76:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.62:1.
What colors go well with #6CA798?
Its direct complement is #A76C7B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A76C98 and #A77B6C gives you contrast without the vibration.