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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#968DBF — Pewter
#968DBF is a mid-tone moderately saturated 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 #968DBF
- f6f5f9
- dad7e9
- bfb9d8
- a39bc7
- 887db6
- 6c5fa5
- 584d88
- 443c6a
- 312b4c
- 1e1a2e
- 0a0910
Color schemes using #968DBF
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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#968DBF FAQ
What color is #968DBF?
#968DBF is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 251 degrees, 28% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #968DBF?
#968DBF is rgb(150, 141, 191) in RGB, hsl(251, 28%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 26%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #968DBF?
White text on this background reaches 3.06:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.86:1.
What colors go well with #968DBF?
Its direct complement is #B6BF8D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BFAF8D and #9DBF8D gives you contrast without the vibration.