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#9E7DA6 — Pewter
#9E7DA6 is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 288° 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 #9E7DA6
- f8f6f9
- e3dae6
- cfbed3
- baa2c0
- a586ad
- 906a9a
- 77567f
- 5d4363
- 423047
- 281d2b
- 0e0a0f
Color schemes using #9E7DA6
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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#9E7DA6 FAQ
What color is #9E7DA6?
#9E7DA6 is a shade of pewter in the purple family. It has a hue of 288 degrees, 19% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9E7DA6?
#9E7DA6 is rgb(158, 125, 166) in RGB, hsl(288, 19%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 25%, 0%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9E7DA6?
White text on this background reaches 3.54:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.94:1.
What colors go well with #9E7DA6?
Its direct complement is #85A67D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9AA67D and #7DA689 gives you contrast without the vibration.