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#769E9C — Pewter
#769E9C is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 177° 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 #769E9C
- f6f9f9
- dbe5e5
- bfd2d1
- a4bebd
- 88aba9
- 6d9795
- 587d7b
- 456160
- 324645
- 1e2a2a
- 0b0f0f
Color schemes using #769E9C
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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#769E9C FAQ
What color is #769E9C?
#769E9C is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 177 degrees, 17% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #769E9C?
#769E9C is rgb(118, 158, 156) in RGB, hsl(177, 17%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 0%, 1%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #769E9C?
White text on this background reaches 2.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.14:1.
What colors go well with #769E9C?
Its direct complement is #9E7678. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9E768C and #9E8876 gives you contrast without the vibration.