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#A48993 — Pewter
#A48993 is a mid-tone desaturated pink sitting at 338° 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 #A48993
- f8f6f7
- e4dcdf
- d0c1c7
- bba7ae
- a78c96
- 92727e
- 785d67
- 5e4850
- 43343a
- 292023
- 0e0b0c
Color schemes using #A48993
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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#A48993 FAQ
What color is #A48993?
#A48993 is a shade of pewter in the pink family. It has a hue of 338 degrees, 13% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A48993?
#A48993 is rgb(164, 137, 147) in RGB, hsl(338, 13%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 10%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A48993?
White text on this background reaches 3.19:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.58:1.
What colors go well with #A48993?
Its direct complement is #89A49A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89A48C and #89A0A4 gives you contrast without the vibration.