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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9B9CC0 — Pewter
#9B9CC0 is a light desaturated blue sitting at 238° 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 #9B9CC0
- f6f6f9
- d9d9e7
- bcbdd5
- 9fa0c3
- 8284b1
- 65679f
- 525483
- 404166
- 2e2f49
- 1c1c2d
- 0a0a10
Color schemes using #9B9CC0
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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#9B9CC0 FAQ
What color is #9B9CC0?
#9B9CC0 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 238 degrees, 23% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9B9CC0?
#9B9CC0 is rgb(155, 156, 192) in RGB, hsl(238, 23%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 19%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9B9CC0?
White text on this background reaches 2.65:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.91:1.
What colors go well with #9B9CC0?
Its direct complement is #C0BF9B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C0AC9B and #AFC09B gives you contrast without the vibration.