analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7C85BB — Pewter
#7C85BB is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 231° 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.
#7c85bb
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #7C85BB
- f5f6fa
- d6d9ea
- b7bcda
- 989fca
- 7983ba
- 5a66aa
- 48538d
- 39416e
- 292e4f
- 191c30
- 090a11
Color schemes using #7C85BB
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.
Nearby colors
#7C85BB FAQ
What color is #7C85BB?
#7C85BB is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 231 degrees, 32% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7C85BB?
#7C85BB is rgb(124, 133, 187) in RGB, hsl(231, 32%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 29%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7C85BB?
White text on this background reaches 3.54:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.93:1.
What colors go well with #7C85BB?
Its direct complement is #BBB27C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BB927C and #A5BB7C gives you contrast without the vibration.