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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#859299 — Pewter
#859299 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 201° 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 #859299
- f7f8f8
- dde1e3
- c4cacd
- aab3b8
- 909ca3
- 77858d
- 616d74
- 4c555b
- 363d41
- 212527
- 0c0d0e
Color schemes using #859299
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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#859299 FAQ
What color is #859299?
#859299 is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 201 degrees, 9% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #859299?
#859299 is rgb(133, 146, 153) in RGB, hsl(201, 9%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 5%, 0%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #859299?
White text on this background reaches 3.2:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.57:1.
What colors go well with #859299?
Its direct complement is #998C85. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #998588 and #999685 gives you contrast without the vibration.