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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#778CB1 — Pewter
#778CB1 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 218° 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 #778CB1
- f5f7f9
- d7dee8
- bac5d7
- 9cabc6
- 7e92b5
- 6079a4
- 4e6387
- 3d4d6a
- 2c374c
- 1a222e
- 090c10
Color schemes using #778CB1
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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#778CB1 FAQ
What color is #778CB1?
#778CB1 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 27% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #778CB1?
#778CB1 is rgb(119, 140, 177) in RGB, hsl(218, 27%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(33%, 21%, 0%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #778CB1?
White text on this background reaches 3.4:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.17:1.
What colors go well with #778CB1?
Its direct complement is #B19C77. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B17F77 and #A9B177 gives you contrast without the vibration.