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#998A8D — Pewter

#998A8D is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 348° 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 #998A8D

Color schemes using #998A8D

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#998A8D FAQ

What color is #998A8D?

#998A8D is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 348 degrees, 7% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #998A8D?

#998A8D is rgb(153, 138, 141) in RGB, hsl(348, 7%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 8%, 40%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #998A8D?

White text on this background reaches 3.29:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.37:1.

What colors go well with #998A8D?

Its direct complement is #8A9996. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A998E and #8A9499 gives you contrast without the vibration.