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#778DAC — Pewter

#778DAC is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 215° 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 #778DAC

Color schemes using #778DAC

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#778DAC FAQ

What color is #778DAC?

#778DAC is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 215 degrees, 24% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #778DAC?

#778DAC is rgb(119, 141, 172) in RGB, hsl(215, 24%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 18%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #778DAC?

White text on this background reaches 3.39:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.19:1.

What colors go well with #778DAC?

Its direct complement is #AC9677. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AC7B77 and #A7AC77 gives you contrast without the vibration.