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Pewter

#637656

Pewter is a neutral medium color with the hex code #637656. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 99, 118, 86 in digital design or CMYK 16%, 0%, 27%, 54% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pewter Color Values

HEX
#637656
RGB
99, 118, 86
HSL
96°, 16%, 40%
CMYK
16, 0, 27, 54

About this color

Pewter sits at 96° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 16% saturation and 40% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, neutral colors like Pewter work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Pewter in print, the CMYK breakdown of 16%, 0%, 27%, 54% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Pewter

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #637656;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 99, 118, 86;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#637656',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 16%
M: 0%
Y: 27%
K: 54%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(99, 118, 86)
rgba(99, 118, 86, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 96° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #637656?
#637656 is Pewter, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 99, 118, 86. It has a hue of 96°, 16% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #637656?
The RGB color code for #637656 is rgb(99, 118, 86). This means it contains 99 red, 118 green, and 86 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pewter a warm or cool color?
Pewter (#637656) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #637656 in CSS?
You can use #637656 in CSS with: background-color: #637656; or color: #637656; or as an RGB value: rgb(99, 118, 86). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 0%, 27%, 54%.