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#8989BD — Pewter
#8989BD is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue 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 #8989BD
- f5f5f9
- d7d7e9
- b9b9d8
- 9b9bc7
- 7d7db6
- 5f5fa5
- 4d4d88
- 3c3c6a
- 2b2b4c
- 1a1a2e
- 090910
Color schemes using #8989BD
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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#8989BD FAQ
What color is #8989BD?
#8989BD is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 28% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8989BD?
#8989BD is rgb(137, 137, 189) in RGB, hsl(240, 28%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 28%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8989BD?
White text on this background reaches 3.29:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.38:1.
What colors go well with #8989BD?
Its direct complement is #BDBD89. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BDA389 and #A3BD89 gives you contrast without the vibration.