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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8A9999 — Pewter
#8A9999 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 180° 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 #8A9999
- f7f8f8
- dee2e2
- c5cccc
- acb6b6
- 92a1a1
- 798b8b
- 637272
- 4d5959
- 374040
- 222727
- 0c0e0e
Color schemes using #8A9999
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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#8A9999 FAQ
What color is #8A9999?
#8A9999 is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 180 degrees, 7% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8A9999?
#8A9999 is rgb(138, 153, 153) in RGB, hsl(180, 7%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 0%, 0%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A9999?
White text on this background reaches 2.96:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.1:1.
What colors go well with #8A9999?
Its direct complement is #998A8A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #998A91 and #99918A gives you contrast without the vibration.