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#6F9DA3 — Pewter
#6F9DA3 is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 187° 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 #6F9DA3
- f6f9f9
- d9e5e7
- bcd2d4
- a0bec2
- 83abb0
- 67979e
- 537d82
- 416165
- 2f4649
- 1c2a2c
- 0a0f10
Color schemes using #6F9DA3
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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#6F9DA3 FAQ
What color is #6F9DA3?
#6F9DA3 is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 187 degrees, 22% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6F9DA3?
#6F9DA3 is rgb(111, 157, 163) in RGB, hsl(187, 22%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(32%, 4%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6F9DA3?
White text on this background reaches 2.99:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.03:1.
What colors go well with #6F9DA3?
Its direct complement is #A47670. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A47084 and #A49070 gives you contrast without the vibration.