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#7C85AE — Pewter
#7C85AE is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 229° 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 #7C85AE
- f6f6f9
- d8dbe7
- bbc0d6
- 9ea5c4
- 818ab2
- 646fa0
- 515a84
- 3f4667
- 2d334a
- 1c1f2d
- 0a0b10
Color schemes using #7C85AE
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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#7C85AE FAQ
What color is #7C85AE?
#7C85AE is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 229 degrees, 24% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7C85AE?
#7C85AE is rgb(124, 133, 174) in RGB, hsl(229, 24%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 24%, 0%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7C85AE?
White text on this background reaches 3.61:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.82:1.
What colors go well with #7C85AE?
Its direct complement is #AEA47A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AE8A7A and #9DAE7A gives you contrast without the vibration.