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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#889AAA — Pewter
#889AAA is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 208° 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 #889AAA
- f6f7f9
- dbe0e5
- bfc9d2
- a4b2be
- 889bab
- 6d8397
- 586c7d
- 455461
- 323c46
- 1e252a
- 0b0d0f
Color schemes using #889AAA
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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#889AAA FAQ
What color is #889AAA?
#889AAA is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 17% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #889AAA?
#889AAA is rgb(136, 154, 170) in RGB, hsl(208, 17%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 9%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #889AAA?
White text on this background reaches 2.9:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.25:1.
What colors go well with #889AAA?
Its direct complement is #AA9888. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA8889 and #AAA988 gives you contrast without the vibration.