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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7D97AA — Pewter
#7D97AA is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 205° 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 #7D97AA
- f6f8f9
- d9e1e6
- bdcad4
- a1b4c1
- 849daf
- 68869c
- 546e81
- 425665
- 2f3e48
- 1d252c
- 0a0d0f
Color schemes using #7D97AA
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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#7D97AA FAQ
What color is #7D97AA?
#7D97AA is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 205 degrees, 21% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7D97AA?
#7D97AA is rgb(125, 151, 170) in RGB, hsl(205, 21%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 11%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7D97AA?
White text on this background reaches 3.05:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.88:1.
What colors go well with #7D97AA?
Its direct complement is #AA907D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA7D81 and #AAA77D gives you contrast without the vibration.