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#7E96BE — Pewter
#7E96BE is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 218° 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 #7E96BE
- f5f7fa
- d6ddea
- b6c4da
- 97aacb
- 7891bb
- 5977ab
- 47618e
- 384c6f
- 28364f
- 182130
- 090c11
Color schemes using #7E96BE
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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#7E96BE FAQ
What color is #7E96BE?
#7E96BE is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 33% saturation and 62% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7E96BE?
#7E96BE is rgb(126, 150, 190) in RGB, hsl(218, 33%, 62%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 21%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7E96BE?
White text on this background reaches 3:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.99:1.
What colors go well with #7E96BE?
Its direct complement is #BEA77E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE877E and #B6BE7E gives you contrast without the vibration.