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#77A9B1 — Pewter
#77A9B1 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 188° 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 #77A9B1
- f5f9f9
- d7e6e8
- bad3d7
- 9cc0c6
- 7eaeb5
- 609ba4
- 4e8087
- 3d646a
- 2c474c
- 1a2b2e
- 090f10
Color schemes using #77A9B1
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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#77A9B1 FAQ
What color is #77A9B1?
#77A9B1 is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 188 degrees, 27% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #77A9B1?
#77A9B1 is rgb(119, 169, 177) in RGB, hsl(188, 27%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(33%, 5%, 0%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #77A9B1?
White text on this background reaches 2.59:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.09:1.
What colors go well with #77A9B1?
Its direct complement is #B17F77. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B1778C and #B19C77 gives you contrast without the vibration.