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#6EA5B4 — Pewter
#6EA5B4 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 193° 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 #6EA5B4
- f5f9fa
- d6e6ea
- b7d2da
- 98bfca
- 79acba
- 5a99aa
- 487e8d
- 39626e
- 29464f
- 192b30
- 090f11
Color schemes using #6EA5B4
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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#6EA5B4 FAQ
What color is #6EA5B4?
#6EA5B4 is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 193 degrees, 32% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6EA5B4?
#6EA5B4 is rgb(110, 165, 180) in RGB, hsl(193, 32%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 8%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6EA5B4?
White text on this background reaches 2.73:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.7:1.
What colors go well with #6EA5B4?
Its direct complement is #B47D6E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B46E82 and #B4A16E gives you contrast without the vibration.