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#97998A — Pewter
#97998A is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 68° 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 #97998A
- f8f8f7
- e1e2de
- cbccc5
- b5b6ac
- 9fa192
- 888b79
- 707263
- 57594d
- 3f4037
- 262722
- 0d0e0c
Color schemes using #97998A
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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#97998A FAQ
What color is #97998A?
#97998A is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 68 degrees, 7% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #97998A?
#97998A is rgb(151, 153, 138) in RGB, hsl(68, 7%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 10%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #97998A?
White text on this background reaches 2.9:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.24:1.
What colors go well with #97998A?
Its direct complement is #8C8A99. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A8F99 and #938A99 gives you contrast without the vibration.