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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85A3B2 — Pewter
#85A3B2 is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 200° 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 #85A3B2
- f6f8f9
- d9e2e7
- bccdd5
- 9fb7c3
- 82a1b1
- 658c9f
- 527383
- 405a66
- 2e4049
- 1c272d
- 0a0e10
Color schemes using #85A3B2
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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#85A3B2 FAQ
What color is #85A3B2?
#85A3B2 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 200 degrees, 23% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #85A3B2?
#85A3B2 is rgb(133, 163, 178) in RGB, hsl(200, 23%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 8%, 0%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85A3B2?
White text on this background reaches 2.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.88:1.
What colors go well with #85A3B2?
Its direct complement is #B29485. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B2858C and #B2AB85 gives you contrast without the vibration.