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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85AEBC — Pewter
#85AEBC is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 195° 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 #85AEBC
- f5f8fa
- d7e4e9
- b9d0d8
- 9abcc8
- 7ca8b7
- 5e94a6
- 4c7a8a
- 3b5f6b
- 2a444d
- 1a292f
- 090f10
Color schemes using #85AEBC
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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#85AEBC FAQ
What color is #85AEBC?
#85AEBC is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 195 degrees, 29% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #85AEBC?
#85AEBC is rgb(133, 174, 188) in RGB, hsl(195, 29%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 7%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85AEBC?
White text on this background reaches 2.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.78:1.
What colors go well with #85AEBC?
Its direct complement is #BC9385. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BC8593 and #BCAE85 gives you contrast without the vibration.