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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8988AA — Pewter
#8988AA is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 242° 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 #8988AA
- f6f6f9
- dbdbe5
- c0bfd2
- a5a4be
- 8988ab
- 6e6d97
- 5a587d
- 464561
- 323246
- 1e1e2a
- 0b0b0f
Color schemes using #8988AA
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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#8988AA FAQ
What color is #8988AA?
#8988AA is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 242 degrees, 17% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8988AA?
#8988AA is rgb(137, 136, 170) in RGB, hsl(242, 17%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 20%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8988AA?
White text on this background reaches 3.41:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.17:1.
What colors go well with #8988AA?
Its direct complement is #A9AA88. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA9A88 and #98AA88 gives you contrast without the vibration.