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Pewter

#6E9174

Pewter is a cool medium color with the hex code #6E9174. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 110, 145, 116 in digital design or CMYK 24%, 0%, 20%, 43% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pewter Color Values

HEX
#6E9174
RGB
110, 145, 116
HSL
130°, 14%, 50%
CMYK
24, 0, 20, 43

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pewter sits at 130° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 14% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Pewter work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Pewter in print, the CMYK breakdown of 24%, 0%, 20%, 43% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Pewter

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #6E9174;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 110, 145, 116;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#6E9174',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 24%
M: 0%
Y: 20%
K: 43%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(110, 145, 116)
rgba(110, 145, 116, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E9174?
#6E9174 is Pewter, a cool medium color with RGB values of 110, 145, 116. It has a hue of 130°, 14% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #6E9174?
The RGB color code for #6E9174 is rgb(110, 145, 116). This means it contains 110 red, 145 green, and 116 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pewter a warm or cool color?
Pewter (#6E9174) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6E9174 in CSS?
You can use #6E9174 in CSS with: background-color: #6E9174; or color: #6E9174; or as an RGB value: rgb(110, 145, 116). For print design, use CMYK: 24%, 0%, 20%, 43%.

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