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#A47DA6 — Pewter
#A47DA6 is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 297° 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 #A47DA6
- f9f6f9
- e5dae6
- d2bed3
- bea2c0
- ab86ad
- 976a9a
- 7d567f
- 614363
- 463047
- 2a1d2b
- 0f0a0f
Color schemes using #A47DA6
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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#A47DA6 FAQ
What color is #A47DA6?
#A47DA6 is a shade of pewter in the purple family. It has a hue of 297 degrees, 19% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A47DA6?
#A47DA6 is rgb(164, 125, 166) in RGB, hsl(297, 19%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 25%, 0%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A47DA6?
White text on this background reaches 3.46:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.06:1.
What colors go well with #A47DA6?
Its direct complement is #7FA67D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #93A67D and #7DA68F gives you contrast without the vibration.