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#769E96 — Pewter
#769E96 is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 168° 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 #769E96
- f6f9f8
- dbe5e3
- bfd2ce
- a4beb9
- 88aba4
- 6d978f
- 587d75
- 45615c
- 324642
- 1e2a28
- 0b0f0e
Color schemes using #769E96
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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#769E96 FAQ
What color is #769E96?
#769E96 is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 168 degrees, 17% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #769E96?
#769E96 is rgb(118, 158, 150) in RGB, hsl(168, 17%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 0%, 5%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #769E96?
White text on this background reaches 2.96:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.1:1.
What colors go well with #769E96?
Its direct complement is #9E767E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9E7692 and #9E8276 gives you contrast without the vibration.