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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7CA5BB — Pewter
#7CA5BB is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 201° 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 #7CA5BB
- f5f8fa
- d6e3ea
- b7ceda
- 98b8ca
- 79a3ba
- 5a8eaa
- 48758d
- 395b6e
- 29414f
- 192830
- 090e11
Color schemes using #7CA5BB
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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#7CA5BB FAQ
What color is #7CA5BB?
#7CA5BB is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 201 degrees, 32% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7CA5BB?
#7CA5BB is rgb(124, 165, 187) in RGB, hsl(201, 32%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 12%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7CA5BB?
White text on this background reaches 2.64:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.96:1.
What colors go well with #7CA5BB?
Its direct complement is #BB927C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BB7C85 and #BBB27C gives you contrast without the vibration.