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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A49189 — Pewter
#A49189 is a mid-tone desaturated orange sitting at 18° 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 #A49189
- f8f7f6
- e4dedc
- d0c6c1
- bbada7
- a7948c
- 927c72
- 78655d
- 5e4f48
- 433934
- 292220
- 0e0c0b
Color schemes using #A49189
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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#A49189 FAQ
What color is #A49189?
#A49189 is a shade of pewter in the orange family. It has a hue of 18 degrees, 13% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A49189?
#A49189 is rgb(164, 145, 137) in RGB, hsl(18, 13%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 16%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A49189?
White text on this background reaches 3:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.99:1.
What colors go well with #A49189?
Its direct complement is #899CA4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89A49F and #898EA4 gives you contrast without the vibration.