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#6CA7A3 — Pewter
#6CA7A3 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 176° 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 #6CA7A3
- f5f9f9
- d8e8e7
- bbd6d4
- 9dc4c2
- 80b3af
- 63a19d
- 508582
- 3e6865
- 2d4b49
- 1b2d2c
- 0a1010
Color schemes using #6CA7A3
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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#6CA7A3 FAQ
What color is #6CA7A3?
#6CA7A3 is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 176 degrees, 25% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6CA7A3?
#6CA7A3 is rgb(108, 167, 163) in RGB, hsl(176, 25%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 0%, 2%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6CA7A3?
White text on this background reaches 2.73:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.69:1.
What colors go well with #6CA7A3?
Its direct complement is #A76C70. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A76C8E and #A7866C gives you contrast without the vibration.