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#788DA1 — Pewter
#788DA1 is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 209° 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 #788DA1
- f6f7f9
- dae0e5
- bfc9d2
- a3b1bf
- 879aac
- 6c8399
- 576b7e
- 445462
- 313c46
- 1e242b
- 0a0d0f
Color schemes using #788DA1
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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#788DA1 FAQ
What color is #788DA1?
#788DA1 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 209 degrees, 18% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #788DA1?
#788DA1 is rgb(120, 141, 161) in RGB, hsl(209, 18%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 12%, 0%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #788DA1?
White text on this background reaches 3.43:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.12:1.
What colors go well with #788DA1?
Its direct complement is #A18C78. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A17878 and #A1A078 gives you contrast without the vibration.