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Pewter

#8EA4A1

Pewter is a cool light color with the hex code #8EA4A1. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 142, 164, 161 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 0%, 2%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pewter Color Values

HEX
#8EA4A1
RGB
142, 164, 161
HSL
172°, 11%, 60%
CMYK
13, 0, 2, 36

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pewter sits at 172° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 11% 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 13%, 0%, 2%, 36% 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: #8EA4A1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 142, 164, 161;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8EA4A1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 13%
M: 0%
Y: 2%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(142, 164, 161)
rgba(142, 164, 161, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8EA4A1?
#8EA4A1 is Pewter, a cool light color with RGB values of 142, 164, 161. It has a hue of 172°, 11% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8EA4A1?
The RGB color code for #8EA4A1 is rgb(142, 164, 161). This means it contains 142 red, 164 green, and 161 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pewter a warm or cool color?
Pewter (#8EA4A1) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8EA4A1 in CSS?
You can use #8EA4A1 in CSS with: background-color: #8EA4A1; or color: #8EA4A1; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 164, 161). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 0%, 2%, 36%.

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