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#A49284 — Pewter
#A49284 is a mid-tone desaturated orange sitting at 26° 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 #A49284
- f8f7f6
- e5dfdb
- d1c7c0
- bdafa5
- a9978a
- 95806f
- 7b685b
- 605147
- 453a33
- 2a231f
- 0f0c0b
Color schemes using #A49284
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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#A49284 FAQ
What color is #A49284?
#A49284 is a shade of pewter in the orange family. It has a hue of 26 degrees, 15% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A49284?
#A49284 is rgb(164, 146, 132) in RGB, hsl(26, 15%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 20%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A49284?
White text on this background reaches 2.99:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.02:1.
What colors go well with #A49284?
Its direct complement is #8496A4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #84A4A2 and #8486A4 gives you contrast without the vibration.