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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#998A8B — Pewter
#998A8B is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 356° 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 #998A8B
- f8f7f7
- e2dede
- ccc5c5
- b6acac
- a19293
- 8b797a
- 726364
- 594d4e
- 403738
- 272222
- 0e0c0c
Color schemes using #998A8B
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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#998A8B FAQ
What color is #998A8B?
#998A8B is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 356 degrees, 7% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #998A8B?
#998A8B is rgb(153, 138, 139) in RGB, hsl(356, 7%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 9%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #998A8B?
White text on this background reaches 3.3:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.36:1.
What colors go well with #998A8B?
Its direct complement is #8A9998. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A9990 and #8A9299 gives you contrast without the vibration.