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#8E998A — Pewter
#8E998A is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 104° 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 #8E998A
- f7f8f7
- dfe2de
- c7ccc5
- aeb6ac
- 96a192
- 7e8b79
- 677263
- 50594d
- 3a4037
- 232722
- 0c0e0c
Color schemes using #8E998A
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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#8E998A FAQ
What color is #8E998A?
#8E998A is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 104 degrees, 7% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8E998A?
#8E998A is rgb(142, 153, 138) in RGB, hsl(104, 7%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 0%, 10%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8E998A?
White text on this background reaches 2.97:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.07:1.
What colors go well with #8E998A?
Its direct complement is #958A99. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8D8A99 and #998A95 gives you contrast without the vibration.