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#9C9CB0 — Pewter
#9C9CB0 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 240° 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 #9C9CB0
- f7f7f8
- dcdce3
- c2c2ce
- a8a8ba
- 8e8ea5
- 747490
- 5f5f76
- 4a4a5c
- 353542
- 202028
- 0b0b0e
Color schemes using #9C9CB0
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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#9C9CB0 FAQ
What color is #9C9CB0?
#9C9CB0 is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 11% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9C9CB0?
#9C9CB0 is rgb(156, 156, 176) in RGB, hsl(240, 11%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 11%, 0%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9C9CB0?
White text on this background reaches 2.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.8:1.
What colors go well with #9C9CB0?
Its direct complement is #B0B09C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B0A69C and #A6B09C gives you contrast without the vibration.