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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#888599 — Pewter
#888599 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 249° 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 #888599
- f7f7f8
- dedde3
- c5c4cd
- acaab8
- 9390a3
- 7a778d
- 646174
- 4e4c5b
- 383641
- 222127
- 0c0c0e
Color schemes using #888599
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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#888599 FAQ
What color is #888599?
#888599 is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 9% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #888599?
#888599 is rgb(136, 133, 153) in RGB, hsl(249, 9%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 13%, 0%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #888599?
White text on this background reaches 3.58:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.86:1.
What colors go well with #888599?
Its direct complement is #969985. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #999285 and #8C9985 gives you contrast without the vibration.