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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#99988A — Pewter
#99988A is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 56° 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 #99988A
- f8f8f7
- e2e2de
- ccccc5
- b6b6ac
- a1a092
- 8b8a79
- 727163
- 59584d
- 403f37
- 272622
- 0e0e0c
Color schemes using #99988A
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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#99988A FAQ
What color is #99988A?
#99988A is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 7% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #99988A?
#99988A is rgb(153, 152, 138) in RGB, hsl(56, 7%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 10%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #99988A?
White text on this background reaches 2.91:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.21:1.
What colors go well with #99988A?
Its direct complement is #8A8B99. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A9299 and #908A99 gives you contrast without the vibration.