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#89A1BD — Pewter
#89A1BD is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 212° 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 #89A1BD
- f5f7f9
- d7dfe9
- b9c7d8
- 9bb0c7
- 7d98b6
- 5f80a5
- 4d6988
- 3c526a
- 2b3b4c
- 1a242e
- 090d10
Color schemes using #89A1BD
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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#89A1BD FAQ
What color is #89A1BD?
#89A1BD is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 212 degrees, 28% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #89A1BD?
#89A1BD is rgb(137, 161, 189) in RGB, hsl(212, 28%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 15%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #89A1BD?
White text on this background reaches 2.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.9:1.
What colors go well with #89A1BD?
Its direct complement is #BDA589. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BD8B89 and #BBBD89 gives you contrast without the vibration.