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#7E89B9 — Pewter
#7E89B9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 229° 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 #7E89B9
- f5f6fa
- d7dae9
- b8bed9
- 9aa2c8
- 7b86b8
- 5d6aa8
- 4b568b
- 3a436c
- 2a304e
- 191d2f
- 090a11
Color schemes using #7E89B9
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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#7E89B9 FAQ
What color is #7E89B9?
#7E89B9 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 229 degrees, 30% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7E89B9?
#7E89B9 is rgb(126, 137, 185) in RGB, hsl(229, 30%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(32%, 26%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7E89B9?
White text on this background reaches 3.41:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.17:1.
What colors go well with #7E89B9?
Its direct complement is #B9AE7E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B9917E and #A6B97E gives you contrast without the vibration.