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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#88A9AA — Pewter
#88A9AA is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 182° 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 #88A9AA
- f6f9f9
- dbe5e5
- bfd1d2
- a4bdbe
- 88aaab
- 6d9697
- 587c7d
- 456061
- 324546
- 1e2a2a
- 0b0f0f
Color schemes using #88A9AA
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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#88A9AA FAQ
What color is #88A9AA?
#88A9AA is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 182 degrees, 17% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #88A9AA?
#88A9AA is rgb(136, 169, 170) in RGB, hsl(182, 17%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 1%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #88A9AA?
White text on this background reaches 2.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.3:1.
What colors go well with #88A9AA?
Its direct complement is #AA8988. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA8898 and #AA9A88 gives you contrast without the vibration.