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#6D9ABA — Pewter
#6D9ABA is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 205° 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 #6D9ABA
- f5f8fa
- d5e2eb
- b5ccdc
- 95b6cd
- 75a0be
- 558aaf
- 447191
- 355871
- 263f51
- 172631
- 080e11
Color schemes using #6D9ABA
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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#6D9ABA FAQ
What color is #6D9ABA?
#6D9ABA is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 205 degrees, 36% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6D9ABA?
#6D9ABA is rgb(109, 154, 186) in RGB, hsl(205, 36%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(41%, 17%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6D9ABA?
White text on this background reaches 3.01:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.98:1.
What colors go well with #6D9ABA?
Its direct complement is #BA8D6D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BA6D74 and #BAB46D gives you contrast without the vibration.