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#9F9589 — Pewter
#9F9589 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 33° 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 #9F9589
- f8f7f7
- e3e0dd
- cec9c3
- b9b2a9
- a49b8f
- 8f8376
- 756c60
- 5b544b
- 423c36
- 282521
- 0e0d0b
Color schemes using #9F9589
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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#9F9589 FAQ
What color is #9F9589?
#9F9589 is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 33 degrees, 10% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9F9589?
#9F9589 is rgb(159, 149, 137) in RGB, hsl(33, 10%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 14%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9F9589?
White text on this background reaches 2.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.13:1.
What colors go well with #9F9589?
Its direct complement is #89939F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #899E9F and #8A899F gives you contrast without the vibration.