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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#867DAA — Pewter
#867DAA is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 252° 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.
#867daa
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Tints and shades of #867DAA
- f6f6f9
- dcd9e6
- c2bdd4
- a7a1c1
- 8d84af
- 72689c
- 5d5481
- 494265
- 342f48
- 201d2c
- 0b0a0f
Color schemes using #867DAA
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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#867DAA FAQ
What color is #867DAA?
#867DAA is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 252 degrees, 21% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #867DAA?
#867DAA is rgb(134, 125, 170) in RGB, hsl(252, 21%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 26%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #867DAA?
White text on this background reaches 3.8:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.53:1.
What colors go well with #867DAA?
Its direct complement is #A1AA7D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA9D7D and #8BAA7D gives you contrast without the vibration.