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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#957DAA — Pewter
#957DAA is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 272° 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 #957DAA
- f7f6f9
- e0d9e6
- c9bdd4
- b2a1c1
- 9b84af
- 84689c
- 6c5481
- 544265
- 3d2f48
- 251d2c
- 0d0a0f
Color schemes using #957DAA
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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#957DAA FAQ
What color is #957DAA?
#957DAA is a shade of pewter in the purple family. It has a hue of 272 degrees, 21% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #957DAA?
#957DAA is rgb(149, 125, 170) in RGB, hsl(272, 21%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 26%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #957DAA?
White text on this background reaches 3.63:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.79:1.
What colors go well with #957DAA?
Its direct complement is #92AA7D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A9AA7D and #7DAA7F gives you contrast without the vibration.