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#8489BD — Pewter
#8489BD is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 235° 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 #8489BD
- f5f5fa
- d7d8e9
- b8bbd9
- 9a9dc8
- 7b80b8
- 5d63a8
- 4b508b
- 3a3e6c
- 2a2d4e
- 191b2f
- 090a11
Color schemes using #8489BD
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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#8489BD FAQ
What color is #8489BD?
#8489BD is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 235 degrees, 30% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8489BD?
#8489BD is rgb(132, 137, 189) in RGB, hsl(235, 30%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 28%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8489BD?
White text on this background reaches 3.34:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.29:1.
What colors go well with #8489BD?
Its direct complement is #BDB884. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BD9C84 and #A5BD84 gives you contrast without the vibration.