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#8593BC — Pewter
#8593BC is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 225° 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 #8593BC
- f5f6fa
- d7dbe9
- b9c1d8
- 9aa6c8
- 7c8bb7
- 5e70a6
- 4c5b8a
- 3b476b
- 2a334d
- 1a1f2f
- 090b10
Color schemes using #8593BC
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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#8593BC FAQ
What color is #8593BC?
#8593BC is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 225 degrees, 29% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8593BC?
#8593BC is rgb(133, 147, 188) in RGB, hsl(225, 29%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 22%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8593BC?
White text on this background reaches 3.04:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.9:1.
What colors go well with #8593BC?
Its direct complement is #BCAE85. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BC9385 and #AEBC85 gives you contrast without the vibration.