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#7F9EAD — Pewter
#7F9EAD is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 200° 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 #7F9EAD
- f6f8f9
- d9e2e7
- bcccd4
- a0b7c2
- 83a1b0
- 678b9e
- 537282
- 415965
- 2f4049
- 1c272c
- 0a0e10
Color schemes using #7F9EAD
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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#7F9EAD FAQ
What color is #7F9EAD?
#7F9EAD is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 200 degrees, 22% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7F9EAD?
#7F9EAD is rgb(127, 158, 173) in RGB, hsl(200, 22%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 9%, 0%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7F9EAD?
White text on this background reaches 2.84:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.4:1.
What colors go well with #7F9EAD?
Its direct complement is #AD8F7F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AD7F87 and #ADA67F gives you contrast without the vibration.