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#7E8CBE — Pewter
#7E8CBE is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 227° 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 #7E8CBE
- f5f6fa
- d6daea
- b6beda
- 97a2cb
- 7887bb
- 596bab
- 47578e
- 38446f
- 28314f
- 181d30
- 090a11
Color schemes using #7E8CBE
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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#7E8CBE FAQ
What color is #7E8CBE?
#7E8CBE is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 227 degrees, 33% saturation and 62% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7E8CBE?
#7E8CBE is rgb(126, 140, 190) in RGB, hsl(227, 33%, 62%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 26%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7E8CBE?
White text on this background reaches 3.29:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.38:1.
What colors go well with #7E8CBE?
Its direct complement is #BEB07E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE907E and #ACBE7E gives you contrast without the vibration.