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#89A0A4 — Pewter
#89A0A4 is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 189° 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 #89A0A4
- f6f8f8
- dce3e4
- c1cdd0
- a7b8bb
- 8ca3a7
- 728d92
- 5d7478
- 485b5e
- 344143
- 202829
- 0b0e0e
Color schemes using #89A0A4
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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#89A0A4 FAQ
What color is #89A0A4?
#89A0A4 is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 189 degrees, 13% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #89A0A4?
#89A0A4 is rgb(137, 160, 164) in RGB, hsl(189, 13%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 2%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #89A0A4?
White text on this background reaches 2.75:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.63:1.
What colors go well with #89A0A4?
Its direct complement is #A48D89. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A48992 and #A49B89 gives you contrast without the vibration.