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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9C9DB0 — Pewter
#9C9DB0 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 237° 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 #9C9DB0
- f7f7f8
- dcdde3
- c2c3ce
- a8a9ba
- 8e8fa5
- 747690
- 5f6076
- 4a4b5c
- 353642
- 202128
- 0b0b0e
Color schemes using #9C9DB0
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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#9C9DB0 FAQ
What color is #9C9DB0?
#9C9DB0 is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 237 degrees, 11% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9C9DB0?
#9C9DB0 is rgb(156, 157, 176) in RGB, hsl(237, 11%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 11%, 0%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9C9DB0?
White text on this background reaches 2.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.86:1.
What colors go well with #9C9DB0?
Its direct complement is #B0AF9C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B0A59C and #A7B09C gives you contrast without the vibration.