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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#738EA5 — Pewter
#738EA5 is a mid-tone desaturated 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 #738EA5
- f6f7f9
- d9e0e7
- bcc9d4
- a0b2c2
- 839bb0
- 67849e
- 536c82
- 415465
- 2f3d49
- 1c252c
- 0a0d10
Color schemes using #738EA5
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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#738EA5 FAQ
What color is #738EA5?
#738EA5 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 22% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #738EA5?
#738EA5 is rgb(115, 142, 165) in RGB, hsl(208, 22%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 14%, 0%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #738EA5?
White text on this background reaches 3.42:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.14:1.
What colors go well with #738EA5?
Its direct complement is #A58B73. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A57375 and #A5A473 gives you contrast without the vibration.