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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#71A0CC — Pewter
#71A0CC is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 209° 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 #71A0CC
- f4f7fb
- d1e0ef
- afc9e2
- 8cb2d6
- 6a9bc9
- 4784bd
- 386c9d
- 2c547a
- 203d58
- 132535
- 070d13
Color schemes using #71A0CC
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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#71A0CC FAQ
What color is #71A0CC?
#71A0CC is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 209 degrees, 47% saturation and 62% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #71A0CC?
#71A0CC is rgb(113, 160, 204) in RGB, hsl(209, 47%, 62%) in HSL, and cmyk(45%, 22%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #71A0CC?
White text on this background reaches 2.76:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.6:1.
What colors go well with #71A0CC?
Its direct complement is #CC9D71. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CC7172 and #CCCA71 gives you contrast without the vibration.