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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9495BC — Pewter
#9495BC is a light desaturated blue sitting at 239° 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 #9495BC
- f6f6f9
- d9d9e7
- bcbcd5
- 9fa0c3
- 8283b1
- 65669f
- 525383
- 404166
- 2e2e49
- 1c1c2d
- 0a0a10
Color schemes using #9495BC
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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#9495BC FAQ
What color is #9495BC?
#9495BC is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 239 degrees, 23% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9495BC?
#9495BC is rgb(148, 149, 188) in RGB, hsl(239, 23%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 21%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9495BC?
White text on this background reaches 2.88:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.28:1.
What colors go well with #9495BC?
Its direct complement is #BCBC94. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BCA894 and #A9BC94 gives you contrast without the vibration.