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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A688AA — Pewter
#A688AA is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 293° 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 #A688AA
- f8f6f9
- e4dbe5
- d0bfd2
- bba4be
- a788ab
- 926d97
- 78587d
- 5e4561
- 433246
- 291e2a
- 0e0b0f
Color schemes using #A688AA
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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#A688AA FAQ
What color is #A688AA?
#A688AA is a shade of pewter in the purple family. It has a hue of 293 degrees, 17% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A688AA?
#A688AA is rgb(166, 136, 170) in RGB, hsl(293, 17%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 20%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A688AA?
White text on this background reaches 3.12:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.72:1.
What colors go well with #A688AA?
Its direct complement is #8CAA88. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9DAA88 and #88AA95 gives you contrast without the vibration.