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#8495A4 — Pewter
#8495A4 is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 208° 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 #8495A4
- f6f7f8
- dbe0e5
- c0c9d1
- a5b2bd
- 8a9ba9
- 6f8395
- 5b6c7b
- 475460
- 333c45
- 1f252a
- 0b0d0f
Color schemes using #8495A4
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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#8495A4 FAQ
What color is #8495A4?
#8495A4 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 15% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8495A4?
#8495A4 is rgb(132, 149, 164) in RGB, hsl(208, 15%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 9%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8495A4?
White text on this background reaches 3.08:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.82:1.
What colors go well with #8495A4?
Its direct complement is #A49384. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A48485 and #A4A384 gives you contrast without the vibration.