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#70A99D — Pewter
#70A99D is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 167° 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 #70A99D
- f5f9f8
- d8e8e4
- bbd6d0
- 9dc4bc
- 80b3a8
- 63a194
- 50857a
- 3e685f
- 2d4b44
- 1b2d29
- 0a100f
Color schemes using #70A99D
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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#70A99D FAQ
What color is #70A99D?
#70A99D is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 167 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #70A99D?
#70A99D is rgb(112, 169, 157) in RGB, hsl(167, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 0%, 7%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #70A99D?
White text on this background reaches 2.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.85:1.
What colors go well with #70A99D?
Its direct complement is #A9707C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A97099 and #A98070 gives you contrast without the vibration.