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#7E96CD — Pewter
#7E96CD is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 222° 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 #7E96CD
- f4f6fb
- d2daee
- b0bfe0
- 8fa3d3
- 6d88c6
- 4b6cb9
- 3c5899
- 2f4478
- 213156
- 141e34
- 070b12
Color schemes using #7E96CD
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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#7E96CD FAQ
What color is #7E96CD?
#7E96CD is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 222 degrees, 44% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7E96CD?
#7E96CD is rgb(126, 150, 205) in RGB, hsl(222, 44%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 27%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7E96CD?
White text on this background reaches 2.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.13:1.
What colors go well with #7E96CD?
Its direct complement is #CDB57E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CD8E7E and #BDCD7E gives you contrast without the vibration.