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#7C8CB7 — Pewter
#7C8CB7 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 224° 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 #7C8CB7
- f5f6fa
- d7dce9
- b9c1d8
- 9aa6c8
- 7c8cb7
- 5e71a6
- 4c5c8a
- 3b486b
- 2a344d
- 1a1f2f
- 090b10
Color schemes using #7C8CB7
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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#7C8CB7 FAQ
What color is #7C8CB7?
#7C8CB7 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 224 degrees, 29% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7C8CB7?
#7C8CB7 is rgb(124, 140, 183) in RGB, hsl(224, 29%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(32%, 23%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7C8CB7?
White text on this background reaches 3.34:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.29:1.
What colors go well with #7C8CB7?
Its direct complement is #B7A77B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B7897B and #A9B77B gives you contrast without the vibration.