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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#958EC2 — Pewter
#958EC2 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 248° 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 #958EC2
- f6f5fa
- d9d7e9
- bcb8d9
- a09ac8
- 837bb8
- 675da8
- 534b8b
- 413a6c
- 2f2a4e
- 1c192f
- 0a0911
Color schemes using #958EC2
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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#958EC2 FAQ
What color is #958EC2?
#958EC2 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 248 degrees, 30% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #958EC2?
#958EC2 is rgb(149, 142, 194) in RGB, hsl(248, 30%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(23%, 27%, 0%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #958EC2?
White text on this background reaches 3.03:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.93:1.
What colors go well with #958EC2?
Its direct complement is #BBC28E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C2AF8E and #A1C28E gives you contrast without the vibration.