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#A496B0 — Pewter
#A496B0 is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 272° 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 #A496B0
- f7f6f8
- e0dce4
- c9c1d0
- b2a6bc
- 9a8ba8
- 837194
- 6c5c7a
- 54475f
- 3c3344
- 251f29
- 0d0b0f
Color schemes using #A496B0
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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#A496B0 FAQ
What color is #A496B0?
#A496B0 is a shade of pewter in the purple family. It has a hue of 272 degrees, 14% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A496B0?
#A496B0 is rgb(164, 150, 176) in RGB, hsl(272, 14%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 15%, 0%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A496B0?
White text on this background reaches 2.77:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.57:1.
What colors go well with #A496B0?
Its direct complement is #A2B096. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AFB096 and #96B097 gives you contrast without the vibration.