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Pewter

#798877

Pewter is a neutral medium color with the hex code #798877. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 121, 136, 119 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 0%, 12%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pewter Color Values

HEX
#798877
RGB
121, 136, 119
HSL
113°, 7%, 50%
CMYK
11, 0, 12, 47

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pewter sits at 113° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 7% saturation and 50% 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 11%, 0%, 12%, 47% 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: #798877;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 121, 136, 119;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#798877',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 11%
M: 0%
Y: 12%
K: 47%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(121, 136, 119)
rgba(121, 136, 119, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #798877?
#798877 is Pewter, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 121, 136, 119. It has a hue of 113°, 7% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #798877?
The RGB color code for #798877 is rgb(121, 136, 119). This means it contains 121 red, 136 green, and 119 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pewter a warm or cool color?
Pewter (#798877) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #798877 in CSS?
You can use #798877 in CSS with: background-color: #798877; or color: #798877; or as an RGB value: rgb(121, 136, 119). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 0%, 12%, 47%.

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