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#7E99B9 — Pewter
#7E99B9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 213° 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 #7E99B9
- f5f7fa
- d7dfe9
- b8c7d9
- 9aafc8
- 7b96b8
- 5d7ea8
- 4b678b
- 3a516c
- 2a3a4e
- 19232f
- 090c11
Color schemes using #7E99B9
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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#7E99B9 FAQ
What color is #7E99B9?
#7E99B9 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 213 degrees, 30% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7E99B9?
#7E99B9 is rgb(126, 153, 185) in RGB, hsl(213, 30%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(32%, 17%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7E99B9?
White text on this background reaches 2.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.14:1.
What colors go well with #7E99B9?
Its direct complement is #B99F7E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B9817E and #B6B97E gives you contrast without the vibration.