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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A78FA0 — Pewter
#A78FA0 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 318° 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 #A78FA0
- f8f6f8
- e4dce1
- cfc2cb
- baa8b5
- a68d9e
- 917388
- 775e70
- 5d4957
- 43353f
- 292026
- 0e0b0d
Color schemes using #A78FA0
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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#A78FA0 FAQ
What color is #A78FA0?
#A78FA0 is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 318 degrees, 12% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A78FA0?
#A78FA0 is rgb(167, 143, 160) in RGB, hsl(318, 12%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 14%, 4%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A78FA0?
White text on this background reaches 2.97:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.08:1.
What colors go well with #A78FA0?
Its direct complement is #90A797. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #94A790 and #90A7A3 gives you contrast without the vibration.