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Pewter

#8EA58D

Pewter is a neutral light color with the hex code #8EA58D. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 142, 165, 141 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 0%, 15%, 35% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pewter Color Values

HEX
#8EA58D
RGB
142, 165, 141
HSL
118°, 12%, 60%
CMYK
14, 0, 15, 35

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pewter sits at 118° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 12% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, neutral colors like Pewter work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Pewter in print, the CMYK breakdown of 14%, 0%, 15%, 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: #8EA58D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 142, 165, 141;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8EA58D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 14%
M: 0%
Y: 15%
K: 35%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(142, 165, 141)
rgba(142, 165, 141, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8EA58D?
#8EA58D is Pewter, a neutral light color with RGB values of 142, 165, 141. It has a hue of 118°, 12% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8EA58D?
The RGB color code for #8EA58D is rgb(142, 165, 141). This means it contains 142 red, 165 green, and 141 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pewter a warm or cool color?
Pewter (#8EA58D) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #8EA58D in CSS?
You can use #8EA58D in CSS with: background-color: #8EA58D; or color: #8EA58D; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 165, 141). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 0%, 15%, 35%.

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