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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#998A8F — Pewter
#998A8F is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 340° 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 #998A8F
- f8f7f7
- e2dedf
- ccc5c7
- b6acaf
- a19297
- 8b797f
- 726368
- 594d51
- 40373a
- 272223
- 0e0c0c
Color schemes using #998A8F
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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#998A8F FAQ
What color is #998A8F?
#998A8F is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 340 degrees, 7% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #998A8F?
#998A8F is rgb(153, 138, 143) in RGB, hsl(340, 7%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 7%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #998A8F?
White text on this background reaches 3.29:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.39:1.
What colors go well with #998A8F?
Its direct complement is #8A9994. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A998C and #8A9699 gives you contrast without the vibration.