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#8A998A — Pewter
#8A998A is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 120° 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 #8A998A
- f7f8f7
- dee2de
- c5ccc5
- acb6ac
- 92a192
- 798b79
- 637263
- 4d594d
- 374037
- 222722
- 0c0e0c
Color schemes using #8A998A
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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#8A998A FAQ
What color is #8A998A?
#8A998A is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 120 degrees, 7% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8A998A?
#8A998A is rgb(138, 153, 138) in RGB, hsl(120, 7%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 0%, 10%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A998A?
White text on this background reaches 3:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7:1.
What colors go well with #8A998A?
Its direct complement is #998A99. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #918A99 and #998A91 gives you contrast without the vibration.