Starting color

Pewter

#899499 · rgb(137, 148, 153) · hsl(199, 7%, 57%)

Complementary colors

#8a9499 · #998f8a

Analogous colors

#8a9996 · #8a9499 · #8a8c99

Triadic colors

#8a9499 · #998a94 · #94998a

Split-complementary colors

#8a9499 · #998a8c · #99968a

Tetradic colors

#8a9499 · #968a99 · #998f8a · #8c998a

Monochromatic colors

#242729 · #4c5457 · #778388 · #a8afb3 · #d6dadb

Ready-made palettes with Pewter

Complementary palette

The base color paired with its opposite on the wheel for maximum contrast, plus two neutrals and a soft tint.

#899499 · #998f8a · #d1d1d1 · #f4f4f5 · #18181b

Analogous palette

Neighboring hues on the color wheel create a calm, cohesive scheme with a light tint and a deep shade.

#8a9996 · #899499 · #8a8c99 · #d1d1d1 · #4c5457

Triadic palette

Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a bold, balanced palette anchored by two neutrals.

#899499 · #998a94 · #94998a · #f4f4f5 · #18181b

Monochromatic palette

A single hue stepped from light to dark for a clean, elegant and foolproof palette.

#f4f5f6 · #b8bec1 · #79858b · #454c4f · #0e1010

If you are wondering what colors go with Pewter, start with its opposite on the wheel — a complementary #998f8a — then soften the pairing with the analogous, triadic and monochromatic schemes above.

Frequently asked questions

Pewter's complementary color is #998f8a. Analogous neighbors, triadic accents and monochromatic tints of the same hue all pair naturally with it too.

Must-know facts

  • Every swatch row is a complete scheme you can copy straight into CSS.
  • The color wheel can regenerate these harmonies for any base you like.

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