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#A489A0 — Pewter
#A489A0 is a mid-tone desaturated pink sitting at 309° 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 #A489A0
- f8f6f8
- e4dce3
- d0c1cd
- bba7b8
- a78ca3
- 92728d
- 785d74
- 5e485b
- 433441
- 292028
- 0e0b0e
Color schemes using #A489A0
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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#A489A0 FAQ
What color is #A489A0?
#A489A0 is a shade of pewter in the pink family. It has a hue of 309 degrees, 13% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A489A0?
#A489A0 is rgb(164, 137, 160) in RGB, hsl(309, 13%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 2%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A489A0?
White text on this background reaches 3.15:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.66:1.
What colors go well with #A489A0?
Its direct complement is #89A48D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #92A489 and #89A49B gives you contrast without the vibration.