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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8E90CC — Pewter
#8E90CC is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 238° 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 #8E90CC
- f4f5fa
- d4d5ec
- b4b5dd
- 9395cf
- 7376c0
- 5356b2
- 424593
- 343673
- 252752
- 161732
- 080812
Color schemes using #8E90CC
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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#8E90CC FAQ
What color is #8E90CC?
#8E90CC is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 238 degrees, 38% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8E90CC?
#8E90CC is rgb(142, 144, 204) in RGB, hsl(238, 38%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 29%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8E90CC?
White text on this background reaches 3:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.01:1.
What colors go well with #8E90CC?
Its direct complement is #CCCA8E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CCAB8E and #AFCC8E gives you contrast without the vibration.