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#979DBE — Pewter
#979DBE is a light desaturated blue sitting at 231° 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 #979DBE
- f6f6f9
- d9dbe7
- bcc0d5
- 9fa4c3
- 8289b1
- 656e9f
- 525983
- 404666
- 2e3249
- 1c1e2d
- 0a0b10
Color schemes using #979DBE
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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#979DBE FAQ
What color is #979DBE?
#979DBE is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 231 degrees, 23% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #979DBE?
#979DBE is rgb(151, 157, 190) in RGB, hsl(231, 23%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 17%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #979DBE?
White text on this background reaches 2.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.88:1.
What colors go well with #979DBE?
Its direct complement is #BEB897. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BEA597 and #B1BE97 gives you contrast without the vibration.