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#7EA1B9 — Pewter
#7EA1B9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 204° 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 #7EA1B9
- f5f8fa
- d7e2e9
- b8ccd9
- 9ab6c8
- 7ba0b8
- 5d8aa8
- 4b718b
- 3a586c
- 2a3f4e
- 19262f
- 090e11
Color schemes using #7EA1B9
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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#7EA1B9 FAQ
What color is #7EA1B9?
#7EA1B9 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 204 degrees, 30% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7EA1B9?
#7EA1B9 is rgb(126, 161, 185) in RGB, hsl(204, 30%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(32%, 13%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7EA1B9?
White text on this background reaches 2.73:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.69:1.
What colors go well with #7EA1B9?
Its direct complement is #B9967E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B97E84 and #B9B37E gives you contrast without the vibration.