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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#779C89 — Pewter
#779C89 is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 149° 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 #779C89
- f6f9f7
- dbe5e0
- c0d1c8
- a4bdb1
- 89aa99
- 6e9681
- 5a7c6a
- 466053
- 32453b
- 1e2a24
- 0b0f0d
Color schemes using #779C89
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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#779C89 FAQ
What color is #779C89?
#779C89 is a shade of pewter in the green family. It has a hue of 149 degrees, 16% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #779C89?
#779C89 is rgb(119, 156, 137) in RGB, hsl(149, 16%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 0%, 12%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #779C89?
White text on this background reaches 3.04:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.9:1.
What colors go well with #779C89?
Its direct complement is #9C778A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9C779C and #9C7778 gives you contrast without the vibration.