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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#88AAA3 — Pewter
#88AAA3 is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 168° 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 #88AAA3
- f6f9f8
- dbe5e3
- bfd2ce
- a4beb9
- 88aba4
- 6d978f
- 587d75
- 45615c
- 324642
- 1e2a28
- 0b0f0e
Color schemes using #88AAA3
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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#88AAA3 FAQ
What color is #88AAA3?
#88AAA3 is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 168 degrees, 17% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #88AAA3?
#88AAA3 is rgb(136, 170, 163) in RGB, hsl(168, 17%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 0%, 4%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #88AAA3?
White text on this background reaches 2.52:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.33:1.
What colors go well with #88AAA3?
Its direct complement is #AA888F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA88A0 and #AA9288 gives you contrast without the vibration.