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#987FA4 — Pewter
#987FA4 is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 281° 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 #987FA4
- f8f6f9
- e2dbe5
- ccbfd2
- b6a4be
- a088ab
- 8a6d97
- 71587d
- 584561
- 3f3246
- 261e2a
- 0e0b0f
Color schemes using #987FA4
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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#987FA4 FAQ
What color is #987FA4?
#987FA4 is a shade of pewter in the purple family. It has a hue of 281 degrees, 17% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #987FA4?
#987FA4 is rgb(152, 127, 164) in RGB, hsl(281, 17%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 23%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #987FA4?
White text on this background reaches 3.56:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.91:1.
What colors go well with #987FA4?
Its direct complement is #8BA47F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9DA47F and #7FA486 gives you contrast without the vibration.