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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#88AAA7 — Pewter
#88AAA7 is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 175° 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 #88AAA7
- f6f9f8
- dbe5e4
- bfd2d0
- a4bebc
- 88aba8
- 6d9794
- 587d7a
- 45615f
- 324644
- 1e2a29
- 0b0f0f
Color schemes using #88AAA7
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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#88AAA7 FAQ
What color is #88AAA7?
#88AAA7 is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 175 degrees, 17% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #88AAA7?
#88AAA7 is rgb(136, 170, 167) in RGB, hsl(175, 17%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 0%, 2%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #88AAA7?
White text on this background reaches 2.51:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.35:1.
What colors go well with #88AAA7?
Its direct complement is #AA888B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA889C and #AA9688 gives you contrast without the vibration.