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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#778EAC — Pewter
#778EAC is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 214° 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 #778EAC
- f6f7f9
- d8dfe7
- bbc7d6
- 9eaec4
- 8196b2
- 647ea0
- 516784
- 3f5067
- 2d3a4a
- 1c232d
- 0a0c10
Color schemes using #778EAC
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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#778EAC FAQ
What color is #778EAC?
#778EAC is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 214 degrees, 24% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #778EAC?
#778EAC is rgb(119, 142, 172) in RGB, hsl(214, 24%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 17%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #778EAC?
White text on this background reaches 3.36:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.25:1.
What colors go well with #778EAC?
Its direct complement is #AC9577. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AC7B77 and #A8AC77 gives you contrast without the vibration.