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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7299BB — Pewter
#7299BB is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 208° 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 #7299BB
- f5f8fa
- d5e1eb
- b5cadc
- 96b3cc
- 769cbd
- 5685ae
- 456d90
- 365570
- 273d51
- 182531
- 080d11
Color schemes using #7299BB
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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#7299BB FAQ
What color is #7299BB?
#7299BB is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 35% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7299BB?
#7299BB is rgb(114, 153, 187) in RGB, hsl(208, 35%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 18%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7299BB?
White text on this background reaches 3:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.99:1.
What colors go well with #7299BB?
Its direct complement is #BB9472. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BB7274 and #BBB972 gives you contrast without the vibration.