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#6E90B4 — Pewter
#6E90B4 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 211° 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 #6E90B4
- f5f7fa
- d6e0ea
- b7c8da
- 98b0ca
- 7998ba
- 5a81aa
- 48698d
- 39526e
- 293b4f
- 192430
- 090d11
Color schemes using #6E90B4
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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#6E90B4 FAQ
What color is #6E90B4?
#6E90B4 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 211 degrees, 32% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6E90B4?
#6E90B4 is rgb(110, 144, 180) in RGB, hsl(211, 32%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 20%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6E90B4?
White text on this background reaches 3.33:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.31:1.
What colors go well with #6E90B4?
Its direct complement is #B4936E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B46F6E and #B3B46E gives you contrast without the vibration.