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#A08A98 — Pewter
#A08A98 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 322° 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 #A08A98
- f8f7f8
- e3dde1
- cec3ca
- b9a9b3
- a48f9c
- 8f7685
- 75606d
- 5b4b55
- 42363d
- 282125
- 0e0b0d
Color schemes using #A08A98
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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#A08A98 FAQ
What color is #A08A98?
#A08A98 is a shade of pewter in the gray family. It has a hue of 322 degrees, 10% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A08A98?
#A08A98 is rgb(160, 138, 152) in RGB, hsl(322, 10%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 14%, 5%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A08A98?
White text on this background reaches 3.19:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.58:1.
What colors go well with #A08A98?
Its direct complement is #899F91. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8C9F89 and #899F9C gives you contrast without the vibration.