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Pewter

#8DA593

Pewter is a cool light color with the hex code #8DA593. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 141, 165, 147 in digital design or CMYK 15%, 0%, 11%, 35% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pewter Color Values

HEX
#8DA593
RGB
141, 165, 147
HSL
135°, 12%, 60%
CMYK
15, 0, 11, 35

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pewter sits at 135° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 12% 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 15%, 0%, 11%, 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: #8DA593;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 141, 165, 147;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8DA593',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 15%
M: 0%
Y: 11%
K: 35%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(141, 165, 147)
rgba(141, 165, 147, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8DA593?
#8DA593 is Pewter, a cool light color with RGB values of 141, 165, 147. It has a hue of 135°, 12% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8DA593?
The RGB color code for #8DA593 is rgb(141, 165, 147). This means it contains 141 red, 165 green, and 147 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pewter a warm or cool color?
Pewter (#8DA593) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8DA593 in CSS?
You can use #8DA593 in CSS with: background-color: #8DA593; or color: #8DA593; or as an RGB value: rgb(141, 165, 147). For print design, use CMYK: 15%, 0%, 11%, 35%.

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