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Pewter

#8CA69D

Pewter is a cool light color with the hex code #8CA69D. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 140, 166, 157 in digital design or CMYK 16%, 0%, 5%, 35% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pewter Color Values

HEX
#8CA69D
RGB
140, 166, 157
HSL
159°, 13%, 60%
CMYK
16, 0, 5, 35

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pewter sits at 159° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 13% 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 16%, 0%, 5%, 35% 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: #8CA69D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 140, 166, 157;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8CA69D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 16%
M: 0%
Y: 5%
K: 35%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(140, 166, 157)
rgba(140, 166, 157, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8CA69D?
#8CA69D is Pewter, a cool light color with RGB values of 140, 166, 157. It has a hue of 159°, 13% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8CA69D?
The RGB color code for #8CA69D is rgb(140, 166, 157). This means it contains 140 red, 166 green, and 157 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pewter a warm or cool color?
Pewter (#8CA69D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8CA69D in CSS?
You can use #8CA69D in CSS with: background-color: #8CA69D; or color: #8CA69D; or as an RGB value: rgb(140, 166, 157). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 0%, 5%, 35%.

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