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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#88A3AA — Pewter
#88A3AA is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 192° 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 #88A3AA
- f6f8f9
- dbe3e5
- bfced2
- a4b9be
- 88a4ab
- 6d8f97
- 58757d
- 455c61
- 324246
- 1e282a
- 0b0e0f
Color schemes using #88A3AA
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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#88A3AA FAQ
What color is #88A3AA?
#88A3AA is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 192 degrees, 17% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #88A3AA?
#88A3AA is rgb(136, 163, 170) in RGB, hsl(192, 17%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 4%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #88A3AA?
White text on this background reaches 2.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.87:1.
What colors go well with #88A3AA?
Its direct complement is #AA8F88. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA8892 and #AAA088 gives you contrast without the vibration.