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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#998FBD — Pewter
#998FBD is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 253° 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 #998FBD
- f6f5f9
- dbd8e8
- c0bad7
- a59dc5
- 8b7fb4
- 7062a3
- 5b4f86
- 473e69
- 332c4b
- 1f1b2e
- 0b0910
Color schemes using #998FBD
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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#998FBD FAQ
What color is #998FBD?
#998FBD is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 253 degrees, 26% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #998FBD?
#998FBD is rgb(153, 143, 189) in RGB, hsl(253, 26%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 24%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #998FBD?
White text on this background reaches 2.99:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.02:1.
What colors go well with #998FBD?
Its direct complement is #B3BD8F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BDB08F and #9CBD8F gives you contrast without the vibration.