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#948DB4 — Pewter

#948DB4 is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 251° 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 #948DB4

Color schemes using #948DB4

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#948DB4 FAQ

What color is #948DB4?

#948DB4 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 251 degrees, 21% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #948DB4?

#948DB4 is rgb(148, 141, 180) in RGB, hsl(251, 21%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 22%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #948DB4?

White text on this background reaches 3.12:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.73:1.

What colors go well with #948DB4?

Its direct complement is #ADB48D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B4A88D and #99B48D gives you contrast without the vibration.