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#74A5BE — Pewter
#74A5BE is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 200° 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 #74A5BE
- f5f8fa
- d5e4eb
- b5cfdc
- 95bacd
- 75a6be
- 5591af
- 447791
- 355d71
- 264351
- 172931
- 080e11
Color schemes using #74A5BE
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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#74A5BE FAQ
What color is #74A5BE?
#74A5BE is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 200 degrees, 36% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #74A5BE?
#74A5BE is rgb(116, 165, 190) in RGB, hsl(200, 36%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 13%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #74A5BE?
White text on this background reaches 2.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.87:1.
What colors go well with #74A5BE?
Its direct complement is #BE8D74. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE7481 and #BEB174 gives you contrast without the vibration.