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Pewter

#8AA897

Pewter is a cool light color with the hex code #8AA897. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 138, 168, 151 in digital design or CMYK 18%, 0%, 10%, 34% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pewter Color Values

HEX
#8AA897
RGB
138, 168, 151
HSL
146°, 15%, 60%
CMYK
18, 0, 10, 34

About this color

Pewter sits at 146° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 15% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, cool colors like Pewter work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Pewter in print, the CMYK breakdown of 18%, 0%, 10%, 34% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Pewter

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8AA897;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 138, 168, 151;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8AA897',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 18%
M: 0%
Y: 10%
K: 34%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(138, 168, 151)
rgba(138, 168, 151, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 146° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8AA897?
#8AA897 is Pewter, a cool light color with RGB values of 138, 168, 151. It has a hue of 146°, 15% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8AA897?
The RGB color code for #8AA897 is rgb(138, 168, 151). This means it contains 138 red, 168 green, and 151 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pewter a warm or cool color?
Pewter (#8AA897) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8AA897 in CSS?
You can use #8AA897 in CSS with: background-color: #8AA897; or color: #8AA897; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 168, 151). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 0%, 10%, 34%.