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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A78DB4 — Pewter
#A78DB4 is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 280° 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 #A78DB4
- f8f6f9
- e2d9e6
- ccbdd4
- b6a1c1
- a184af
- 8b689c
- 725481
- 594265
- 402f48
- 271d2c
- 0e0a0f
Color schemes using #A78DB4
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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#A78DB4 FAQ
What color is #A78DB4?
#A78DB4 is a shade of pewter in the purple family. It has a hue of 280 degrees, 21% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A78DB4?
#A78DB4 is rgb(167, 141, 180) in RGB, hsl(280, 21%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 22%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A78DB4?
White text on this background reaches 2.95:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.11:1.
What colors go well with #A78DB4?
Its direct complement is #9AB48D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AEB48D and #8DB493 gives you contrast without the vibration.