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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#718FBC — Pewter
#718FBC is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 216° 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 #718FBC
- f5f7fa
- d5deeb
- b5c5dc
- 95abcd
- 7592be
- 5579af
- 446391
- 354d71
- 263751
- 172231
- 080c11
Color schemes using #718FBC
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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#718FBC FAQ
What color is #718FBC?
#718FBC is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 216 degrees, 36% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #718FBC?
#718FBC is rgb(113, 143, 188) in RGB, hsl(216, 36%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(40%, 24%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #718FBC?
White text on this background reaches 3.3:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.36:1.
What colors go well with #718FBC?
Its direct complement is #BC9E71. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BC7871 and #B5BC71 gives you contrast without the vibration.