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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9A88AA — Pewter
#9A88AA 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 #9A88AA
- f7f6f9
- e0dbe5
- c9bfd2
- b2a4be
- 9b88ab
- 836d97
- 6c587d
- 544561
- 3c3246
- 251e2a
- 0d0b0f
Color schemes using #9A88AA
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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#9A88AA FAQ
What color is #9A88AA?
#9A88AA is a shade of pewter in the purple family. It has a hue of 272 degrees, 17% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9A88AA?
#9A88AA is rgb(154, 136, 170) in RGB, hsl(272, 17%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 20%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9A88AA?
White text on this background reaches 3.24:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.48:1.
What colors go well with #9A88AA?
Its direct complement is #98AA88. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A9AA88 and #88AA89 gives you contrast without the vibration.