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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7DB5B3 — Pewter
#7DB5B3 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 178° 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 #7DB5B3
- f5f9f9
- d7e8e8
- bad7d6
- 9cc6c5
- 7eb5b3
- 60a4a2
- 4e8785
- 3d6a68
- 2c4c4b
- 1a2e2d
- 091010
Color schemes using #7DB5B3
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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#7DB5B3 FAQ
What color is #7DB5B3?
#7DB5B3 is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 178 degrees, 27% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7DB5B3?
#7DB5B3 is rgb(125, 181, 179) in RGB, hsl(178, 27%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 0%, 1%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7DB5B3?
White text on this background reaches 2.3:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.13:1.
What colors go well with #7DB5B3?
Its direct complement is #B57D7F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B57D9B and #B5977D gives you contrast without the vibration.