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#6FA0B8 — Pewter
#6FA0B8 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 200° 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 #6FA0B8
- f5f8fa
- d5e3ea
- b6cfdb
- 96bacc
- 77a5bc
- 5890ad
- 46778f
- 375d6f
- 274250
- 182831
- 080e11
Color schemes using #6FA0B8
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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#6FA0B8 FAQ
What color is #6FA0B8?
#6FA0B8 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 200 degrees, 34% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6FA0B8?
#6FA0B8 is rgb(111, 160, 184) in RGB, hsl(200, 34%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(40%, 13%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6FA0B8?
White text on this background reaches 2.84:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.4:1.
What colors go well with #6FA0B8?
Its direct complement is #B8886F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B86F7C and #B8AC6F gives you contrast without the vibration.