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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A089BE — Pewter
#A089BE is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 266° 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 #A089BE
- f7f5fa
- dfd7e9
- c6b9d8
- ae9ac8
- 967cb7
- 7d5ea6
- 664c8a
- 503b6b
- 392a4d
- 231a2f
- 0c0910
Color schemes using #A089BE
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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#A089BE FAQ
What color is #A089BE?
#A089BE is a shade of pewter in the purple family. It has a hue of 266 degrees, 29% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A089BE?
#A089BE is rgb(160, 137, 190) in RGB, hsl(266, 29%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 28%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A089BE?
White text on this background reaches 3.08:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.82:1.
What colors go well with #A089BE?
Its direct complement is #A7BE89. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BEBA89 and #8CBE89 gives you contrast without the vibration.