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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#779C85 — Pewter
#779C85 is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 143° 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 #779C85
- f6f9f7
- dbe5df
- c0d1c6
- a4bdae
- 89aa96
- 6e967d
- 5a7c67
- 466050
- 324539
- 1e2a23
- 0b0f0c
Color schemes using #779C85
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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#779C85 FAQ
What color is #779C85?
#779C85 is a shade of pewter in the green family. It has a hue of 143 degrees, 16% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #779C85?
#779C85 is rgb(119, 156, 133) in RGB, hsl(143, 16%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 0%, 15%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #779C85?
White text on this background reaches 3.05:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.88:1.
What colors go well with #779C85?
Its direct complement is #9C778E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #98779C and #9C777B gives you contrast without the vibration.