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#70A2B2 — Pewter
#70A2B2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 195° 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 #70A2B2
- f5f8fa
- d7e5e9
- b8d1d9
- 9abdc8
- 7ba9b8
- 5d95a8
- 4b7b8b
- 3a606c
- 2a454e
- 192a2f
- 090f11
Color schemes using #70A2B2
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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#70A2B2 FAQ
What color is #70A2B2?
#70A2B2 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 195 degrees, 30% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #70A2B2?
#70A2B2 is rgb(112, 162, 178) in RGB, hsl(195, 30%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(37%, 9%, 0%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #70A2B2?
White text on this background reaches 2.8:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.5:1.
What colors go well with #70A2B2?
Its direct complement is #B28170. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B27081 and #B2A270 gives you contrast without the vibration.