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#7288BB — Pewter
#7288BB is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 222° 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 #7288BB
- f5f6fa
- d5dceb
- b5c1dc
- 96a6cc
- 768bbd
- 5671ae
- 455c90
- 364770
- 273351
- 181f31
- 080b11
Color schemes using #7288BB
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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#7288BB FAQ
What color is #7288BB?
#7288BB is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 222 degrees, 35% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7288BB?
#7288BB is rgb(114, 136, 187) in RGB, hsl(222, 35%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 27%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7288BB?
White text on this background reaches 3.53:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.95:1.
What colors go well with #7288BB?
Its direct complement is #BBA572. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BB8072 and #ACBB72 gives you contrast without the vibration.