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#9989BD — Pewter
#9989BD is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 258° 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 #9989BD
- f6f5f9
- dcd7e9
- c2b9d8
- a89bc7
- 8e7db6
- 745fa5
- 5f4d88
- 4a3c6a
- 352b4c
- 201a2e
- 0b0910
Color schemes using #9989BD
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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#9989BD FAQ
What color is #9989BD?
#9989BD is a shade of pewter in the purple family. It has a hue of 258 degrees, 28% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9989BD?
#9989BD is rgb(153, 137, 189) in RGB, hsl(258, 28%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 28%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9989BD?
White text on this background reaches 3.15:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.67:1.
What colors go well with #9989BD?
Its direct complement is #ADBD89. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BDB389 and #94BD89 gives you contrast without the vibration.