analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A38FBD — Pewter
#A38FBD 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.
#a38fbd
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #A38FBD
- f7f5f9
- dfd8e8
- c7bad7
- ae9dc5
- 967fb4
- 7e62a3
- 674f86
- 503e69
- 3a2c4b
- 231b2e
- 0c0910
Color schemes using #A38FBD
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.
Nearby colors
#A38FBD FAQ
What color is #A38FBD?
#A38FBD is a shade of pewter in the purple family. It has a hue of 266 degrees, 26% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A38FBD?
#A38FBD is rgb(163, 143, 189) in RGB, hsl(266, 26%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 24%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A38FBD?
White text on this background reaches 2.91:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.22:1.
What colors go well with #A38FBD?
Its direct complement is #A9BD8F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BDBA8F and #92BD8F gives you contrast without the vibration.