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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#88A6C0 — Pewter
#88A6C0 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 208° 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 #88A6C0
- f5f8fa
- d6e1ea
- b8cad9
- 99b3c9
- 7a9cb9
- 5b85a9
- 4a6d8c
- 39556d
- 293d4e
- 19252f
- 090d11
Color schemes using #88A6C0
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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#88A6C0 FAQ
What color is #88A6C0?
#88A6C0 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 31% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #88A6C0?
#88A6C0 is rgb(136, 166, 192) in RGB, hsl(208, 31%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 14%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #88A6C0?
White text on this background reaches 2.54:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.26:1.
What colors go well with #88A6C0?
Its direct complement is #C0A187. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C08789 and #C0BE87 gives you contrast without the vibration.