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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#959CBB — Pewter
#959CBB is a light desaturated blue sitting at 229° 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 #959CBB
- f6f6f9
- d9dce7
- bcc1d4
- a0a6c2
- 838bb0
- 67719e
- 535c82
- 414865
- 2f3349
- 1c1f2c
- 0a0b10
Color schemes using #959CBB
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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#959CBB FAQ
What color is #959CBB?
#959CBB is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 229 degrees, 22% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #959CBB?
#959CBB is rgb(149, 156, 187) in RGB, hsl(229, 22%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 17%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #959CBB?
White text on this background reaches 2.71:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.75:1.
What colors go well with #959CBB?
Its direct complement is #BBB495. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BBA195 and #AFBB95 gives you contrast without the vibration.