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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6EA096 — Pewter
#6EA096 is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 168° 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 #6EA096
- f6f9f8
- d9e6e4
- bdd4cf
- a1c1bb
- 84afa6
- 689c92
- 548178
- 42655e
- 2f4843
- 1d2c29
- 0a0f0e
Color schemes using #6EA096
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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#6EA096 FAQ
What color is #6EA096?
#6EA096 is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 168 degrees, 21% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6EA096?
#6EA096 is rgb(110, 160, 150) in RGB, hsl(168, 21%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 0%, 6%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6EA096?
White text on this background reaches 2.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.13:1.
What colors go well with #6EA096?
Its direct complement is #A06E78. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A06E91 and #A07D6E gives you contrast without the vibration.