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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A94889 — Plum
#A94889 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 320° 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 #A94889
- faf4f8
- ecd3e4
- deb3d0
- d092bb
- c271a7
- b45093
- 954079
- 74325e
- 542444
- 331629
- 12080e
Color schemes using #A94889
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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#A94889 FAQ
What color is #A94889?
#A94889 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 320 degrees, 40% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A94889?
#A94889 is rgb(169, 72, 137) in RGB, hsl(320, 40%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 57%, 19%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A94889?
White text on this background reaches 5.28:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.98:1.
What colors go well with #A94889?
Its direct complement is #48A868. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #58A848 and #48A898 gives you contrast without the vibration.