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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#779FAC — Pewter
#779FAC is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 195° 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 #779FAC
- f6f8f9
- d8e4e7
- bbcfd6
- 9ebac4
- 81a6b2
- 6491a0
- 517784
- 3f5d67
- 2d434a
- 1c292d
- 0a0e10
Color schemes using #779FAC
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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#779FAC FAQ
What color is #779FAC?
#779FAC is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 195 degrees, 24% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #779FAC?
#779FAC is rgb(119, 159, 172) in RGB, hsl(195, 24%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 8%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #779FAC?
White text on this background reaches 2.86:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.34:1.
What colors go well with #779FAC?
Its direct complement is #AC8477. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AC7784 and #AC9F77 gives you contrast without the vibration.