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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A59BB0 — Pewter
#A59BB0 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 269° 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 #A59BB0
- f7f6f8
- e0dce4
- c8c2cf
- b1a8ba
- 998da6
- 827391
- 6a5e77
- 53495d
- 3b3543
- 242029
- 0d0b0e
Color schemes using #A59BB0
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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#A59BB0 FAQ
What color is #A59BB0?
#A59BB0 is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 269 degrees, 12% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A59BB0?
#A59BB0 is rgb(165, 155, 176) in RGB, hsl(269, 12%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 12%, 0%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A59BB0?
White text on this background reaches 2.65:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.92:1.
What colors go well with #A59BB0?
Its direct complement is #A6B09B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B0B09B and #9BB09B gives you contrast without the vibration.