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#8A9996 — Pewter
#8A9996 is a mid-tone desaturated gray 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 #8A9996
- f7f8f8
- dee2e1
- c5cccb
- acb6b4
- 92a19e
- 798b87
- 63726f
- 4d5957
- 37403e
- 222726
- 0c0e0d
Color schemes using #8A9996
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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#8A9996 FAQ
What color is #8A9996?
#8A9996 is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 168 degrees, 7% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8A9996?
#8A9996 is rgb(138, 153, 150) in RGB, hsl(168, 7%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 0%, 2%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A9996?
White text on this background reaches 2.97:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.08:1.
What colors go well with #8A9996?
Its direct complement is #998A8D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #998A94 and #998E8A gives you contrast without the vibration.