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#848EA4 — Pewter
#848EA4 is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 221° 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 #848EA4
- f6f7f8
- dbdee5
- c0c5d1
- a5adbd
- 8a94a9
- 6f7b95
- 5b657b
- 474f60
- 333845
- 1f222a
- 0b0c0f
Color schemes using #848EA4
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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#848EA4 FAQ
What color is #848EA4?
#848EA4 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 15% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #848EA4?
#848EA4 is rgb(132, 142, 164) in RGB, hsl(221, 15%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 13%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #848EA4?
White text on this background reaches 3.29:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.39:1.
What colors go well with #848EA4?
Its direct complement is #A49A84. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A48A84 and #9EA484 gives you contrast without the vibration.