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#788AAB — Pewter
#788AAB is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 219° 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 #788AAB
- f6f7f9
- d9dee7
- bcc5d5
- 9facc3
- 8293b1
- 65799f
- 526383
- 404d66
- 2e3849
- 1c222d
- 0a0c10
Color schemes using #788AAB
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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#788AAB FAQ
What color is #788AAB?
#788AAB is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 219 degrees, 23% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #788AAB?
#788AAB is rgb(120, 138, 171) in RGB, hsl(219, 23%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 19%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #788AAB?
White text on this background reaches 3.49:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.02:1.
What colors go well with #788AAB?
Its direct complement is #AB9978. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AB8078 and #A3AB78 gives you contrast without the vibration.