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#A389BD — Pewter
#A389BD is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 270° 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 #A389BD
- f7f5f9
- e0d7e9
- c8b9d8
- b19bc7
- 9a7db6
- 825fa5
- 6b4d88
- 533c6a
- 3c2b4c
- 241a2e
- 0d0910
Color schemes using #A389BD
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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#A389BD FAQ
What color is #A389BD?
#A389BD is a shade of pewter in the purple family. It has a hue of 270 degrees, 28% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A389BD?
#A389BD is rgb(163, 137, 189) in RGB, hsl(270, 28%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 28%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A389BD?
White text on this background reaches 3.06:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.87:1.
What colors go well with #A389BD?
Its direct complement is #A3BD89. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BDBD89 and #89BD89 gives you contrast without the vibration.