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#7A87B8 — Pewter
#7A87B8 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 227° 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 #7A87B8
- f5f6fa
- d7dbe9
- b8bfd9
- 9aa4c8
- 7b88b8
- 5d6da8
- 4b588b
- 3a456c
- 2a324e
- 191e2f
- 090b11
Color schemes using #7A87B8
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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#7A87B8 FAQ
What color is #7A87B8?
#7A87B8 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 227 degrees, 30% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7A87B8?
#7A87B8 is rgb(122, 135, 184) in RGB, hsl(227, 30%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 27%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7A87B8?
White text on this background reaches 3.51:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.99:1.
What colors go well with #7A87B8?
Its direct complement is #B8AA7A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B88C7A and #A6B87A gives you contrast without the vibration.