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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7499C3 — Pewter
#7499C3 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 212° 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 #7499C3
- f4f7fa
- d3dfec
- b3c7de
- 92afd0
- 7197c2
- 507fb4
- 406895
- 325174
- 243a54
- 162333
- 080c12
Color schemes using #7499C3
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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#7499C3 FAQ
What color is #7499C3?
#7499C3 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 212 degrees, 40% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7499C3?
#7499C3 is rgb(116, 153, 195) in RGB, hsl(212, 40%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(41%, 22%, 0%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7499C3?
White text on this background reaches 2.96:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.09:1.
What colors go well with #7499C3?
Its direct complement is #C39E74. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C37674 and #C1C374 gives you contrast without the vibration.