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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#998E8A — Pewter
#998E8A is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 16° 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 #998E8A
- f8f7f7
- e2dfde
- ccc7c5
- b6aeac
- a19692
- 8b7e79
- 726763
- 59504d
- 403a37
- 272322
- 0e0c0c
Color schemes using #998E8A
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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#998E8A FAQ
What color is #998E8A?
#998E8A is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 16 degrees, 7% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #998E8A?
#998E8A is rgb(153, 142, 138) in RGB, hsl(16, 7%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 10%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #998E8A?
White text on this background reaches 3.19:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.59:1.
What colors go well with #998E8A?
Its direct complement is #8A9599. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A9995 and #8A8D99 gives you contrast without the vibration.