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#949EBC — Pewter
#949EBC is a light desaturated blue sitting at 225° 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 #949EBC
- f6f6f9
- d9dce7
- bcc2d5
- 9fa8c3
- 828eb1
- 65749f
- 525e83
- 404a66
- 2e3549
- 1c202d
- 0a0b10
Color schemes using #949EBC
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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#949EBC FAQ
What color is #949EBC?
#949EBC is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 225 degrees, 23% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #949EBC?
#949EBC is rgb(148, 158, 188) in RGB, hsl(225, 23%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 16%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #949EBC?
White text on this background reaches 2.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.88:1.
What colors go well with #949EBC?
Its direct complement is #BCB294. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BC9E94 and #B2BC94 gives you contrast without the vibration.