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#859699 — Pewter
#859699 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 189° 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 #859699
- f7f8f8
- dde2e3
- c4cccd
- aab6b8
- 90a0a3
- 778a8d
- 617174
- 4c585b
- 363f41
- 212627
- 0c0e0e
Color schemes using #859699
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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#859699 FAQ
What color is #859699?
#859699 is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 189 degrees, 9% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #859699?
#859699 is rgb(133, 150, 153) in RGB, hsl(189, 9%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 2%, 0%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #859699?
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 #859699?
Its direct complement is #998885. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #99858C and #999285 gives you contrast without the vibration.