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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85998C — Pewter
#85998C is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 141° 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 #85998C
- f7f8f7
- dde3df
- c4cdc7
- aab8af
- 90a397
- 778d7f
- 617468
- 4c5b51
- 36413a
- 212723
- 0c0e0c
Color schemes using #85998C
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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#85998C FAQ
What color is #85998C?
#85998C is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 141 degrees, 9% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #85998C?
#85998C is rgb(133, 153, 140) in RGB, hsl(141, 9%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 8%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85998C?
White text on this background reaches 3.03:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.93:1.
What colors go well with #85998C?
Its direct complement is #998592. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #968599 and #998588 gives you contrast without the vibration.