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#6F9CB8 — Pewter
#6F9CB8 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 203° 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 #6F9CB8
- f5f8fa
- d5e2ea
- b6cddb
- 96b7cc
- 77a2bc
- 588cad
- 46738f
- 375a6f
- 274050
- 182731
- 080e11
Color schemes using #6F9CB8
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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#6F9CB8 FAQ
What color is #6F9CB8?
#6F9CB8 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 203 degrees, 34% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6F9CB8?
#6F9CB8 is rgb(111, 156, 184) in RGB, hsl(203, 34%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(40%, 15%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6F9CB8?
White text on this background reaches 2.95:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.12:1.
What colors go well with #6F9CB8?
Its direct complement is #B88B6F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B86F78 and #B8B06F gives you contrast without the vibration.