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#76909E — Pewter
#76909E is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 201° 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 #76909E
- f6f8f9
- dbe1e5
- bfcbd2
- a4b5be
- 889fab
- 6d8897
- 58707d
- 455761
- 323f46
- 1e262a
- 0b0d0f
Color schemes using #76909E
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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#76909E FAQ
What color is #76909E?
#76909E is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 201 degrees, 17% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #76909E?
#76909E is rgb(118, 144, 158) in RGB, hsl(201, 17%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 9%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #76909E?
White text on this background reaches 3.36:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.25:1.
What colors go well with #76909E?
Its direct complement is #9E8476. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9E767C and #9E9876 gives you contrast without the vibration.