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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#76999E — Pewter
#76999E is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 188° 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 #76999E
- f6f8f9
- dbe4e5
- bfcfd2
- a4bbbe
- 88a6ab
- 6d9297
- 58787d
- 455d61
- 324346
- 1e292a
- 0b0e0f
Color schemes using #76999E
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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#76999E FAQ
What color is #76999E?
#76999E is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 188 degrees, 17% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #76999E?
#76999E is rgb(118, 153, 158) in RGB, hsl(188, 17%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 3%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #76999E?
White text on this background reaches 3.08:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.82:1.
What colors go well with #76999E?
Its direct complement is #9E7B76. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9E7684 and #9E8F76 gives you contrast without the vibration.