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#8A9599 — Pewter
#8A9599 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 196° 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 #8A9599
- f7f8f8
- dee1e2
- c5cacc
- acb4b6
- 929da1
- 79868b
- 636e72
- 4d5659
- 373e40
- 222527
- 0c0d0e
Color schemes using #8A9599
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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#8A9599 FAQ
What color is #8A9599?
#8A9599 is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 196 degrees, 7% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8A9599?
#8A9599 is rgb(138, 149, 153) in RGB, hsl(196, 7%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 3%, 0%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A9599?
White text on this background reaches 3.07:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.84:1.
What colors go well with #8A9599?
Its direct complement is #998E8A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #998A8D and #99958A gives you contrast without the vibration.