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#A489BE — Pewter
#A489BE is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 271° 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 #A489BE
- f7f5fa
- e0d7e9
- c9b9d8
- b29ac8
- 9a7cb7
- 835ea6
- 6c4c8a
- 543b6b
- 3c2a4d
- 251a2f
- 0d0910
Color schemes using #A489BE
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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#A489BE FAQ
What color is #A489BE?
#A489BE is a shade of pewter in the purple family. It has a hue of 271 degrees, 29% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A489BE?
#A489BE is rgb(164, 137, 190) in RGB, hsl(271, 29%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 28%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A489BE?
White text on this background reaches 3.04:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.9:1.
What colors go well with #A489BE?
Its direct complement is #A2BE89. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BDBE89 and #89BE89 gives you contrast without the vibration.