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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#76A3BC — Pewter
#76A3BC is a mid-tone moderately saturated 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 #76A3BC
- f5f8fa
- d5e3ea
- b6cedb
- 96b9cc
- 77a4bc
- 588fad
- 46758f
- 375c6f
- 274250
- 182831
- 080e11
Color schemes using #76A3BC
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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#76A3BC FAQ
What color is #76A3BC?
#76A3BC is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 201 degrees, 34% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #76A3BC?
#76A3BC is rgb(118, 163, 188) in RGB, hsl(201, 34%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(37%, 13%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #76A3BC?
White text on this background reaches 2.71:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.74:1.
What colors go well with #76A3BC?
Its direct complement is #BC8F76. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BC7681 and #BCB176 gives you contrast without the vibration.