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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#998C8A — Pewter
#998C8A is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 8° 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 #998C8A
- f8f7f7
- e2dede
- ccc6c5
- b6adac
- a19492
- 8b7c79
- 726563
- 594f4d
- 403937
- 272222
- 0e0c0c
Color schemes using #998C8A
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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#998C8A FAQ
What color is #998C8A?
#998C8A is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 7% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #998C8A?
#998C8A is rgb(153, 140, 138) in RGB, hsl(8, 7%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 10%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #998C8A?
White text on this background reaches 3.24:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.47:1.
What colors go well with #998C8A?
Its direct complement is #8A9799. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A9993 and #8A8F99 gives you contrast without the vibration.