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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#988BA2 — Pewter
#988BA2 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 274° 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 #988BA2
- f7f7f8
- e0dce3
- c9c2ce
- b2a8ba
- 9b8ea5
- 847490
- 6c5f76
- 544a5c
- 3d3542
- 252028
- 0d0b0e
Color schemes using #988BA2
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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#988BA2 FAQ
What color is #988BA2?
#988BA2 is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 274 degrees, 11% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #988BA2?
#988BA2 is rgb(152, 139, 162) in RGB, hsl(274, 11%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 14%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #988BA2?
White text on this background reaches 3.21:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.55:1.
What colors go well with #988BA2?
Its direct complement is #95A28B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A0A28B and #8BA28C gives you contrast without the vibration.