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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A58599 — Pewter
#A58599 is a mid-tone desaturated pink sitting at 323° 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 #A58599
- f8f6f8
- e5dbe1
- d1c0ca
- bda5b4
- a98a9d
- 956f86
- 7b5b6e
- 604756
- 45333e
- 2a1f25
- 0f0b0d
Color schemes using #A58599
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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#A58599 FAQ
What color is #A58599?
#A58599 is a shade of pewter in the pink family. It has a hue of 323 degrees, 15% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A58599?
#A58599 is rgb(165, 133, 153) in RGB, hsl(323, 15%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 19%, 7%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A58599?
White text on this background reaches 3.27:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.41:1.
What colors go well with #A58599?
Its direct complement is #84A490. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #88A484 and #84A4A0 gives you contrast without the vibration.