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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8EA3CC — Pewter
#8EA3CC is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 220° 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 #8EA3CC
- f4f6fa
- d4dcec
- b4c2dd
- 93a7cf
- 738dc0
- 5372b2
- 425d93
- 344973
- 253452
- 162032
- 080b12
Color schemes using #8EA3CC
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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#8EA3CC FAQ
What color is #8EA3CC?
#8EA3CC is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 220 degrees, 38% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8EA3CC?
#8EA3CC is rgb(142, 163, 204) in RGB, hsl(220, 38%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 20%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8EA3CC?
White text on this background reaches 2.54:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.26:1.
What colors go well with #8EA3CC?
Its direct complement is #CCB88E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CC998E and #C2CC8E gives you contrast without the vibration.