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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#967DAA — Pewter
#967DAA is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 273° 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 #967DAA
- f8f6f9
- e1d9e6
- cabdd4
- b3a1c1
- 9c84af
- 85689c
- 6d5481
- 554265
- 3d2f48
- 251d2c
- 0d0a0f
Color schemes using #967DAA
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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#967DAA FAQ
What color is #967DAA?
#967DAA is a shade of pewter in the purple family. It has a hue of 273 degrees, 21% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #967DAA?
#967DAA is rgb(150, 125, 170) in RGB, hsl(273, 21%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 26%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #967DAA?
White text on this background reaches 3.61:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.81:1.
What colors go well with #967DAA?
Its direct complement is #92AA7D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A8AA7D and #7DAA80 gives you contrast without the vibration.