analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#70A99B — Pewter
#70A99B is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 165° 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.
#70a99b
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #70A99B
- f5f9f8
- d8e8e4
- bbd6cf
- 9dc4bb
- 80b3a6
- 63a192
- 508578
- 3e685e
- 2d4b43
- 1b2d29
- 0a100e
Color schemes using #70A99B
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.
Nearby colors
#70A99B FAQ
What color is #70A99B?
#70A99B is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 165 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #70A99B?
#70A99B is rgb(112, 169, 155) in RGB, hsl(165, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 0%, 8%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #70A99B?
White text on this background reaches 2.68:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.84:1.
What colors go well with #70A99B?
Its direct complement is #A9707E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A9709B and #A97E70 gives you contrast without the vibration.