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Pewter

#8F8E70

Pewter is a warm medium color with the hex code #8F8E70. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 143, 142, 112 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 1%, 22%, 44% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pewter Color Values

HEX
#8F8E70
RGB
143, 142, 112
HSL
58°, 12%, 50%
CMYK
0, 1, 22, 44

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pewter sits at 58° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 12% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Pewter work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Pewter in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 1%, 22%, 44% 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: #8F8E70;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 143, 142, 112;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8F8E70',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 1%
Y: 22%
K: 44%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(143, 142, 112)
rgba(143, 142, 112, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F8E70?
#8F8E70 is Pewter, a warm medium color with RGB values of 143, 142, 112. It has a hue of 58°, 12% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8F8E70?
The RGB color code for #8F8E70 is rgb(143, 142, 112). This means it contains 143 red, 142 green, and 112 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pewter a warm or cool color?
Pewter (#8F8E70) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8F8E70 in CSS?
You can use #8F8E70 in CSS with: background-color: #8F8E70; or color: #8F8E70; or as an RGB value: rgb(143, 142, 112). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 1%, 22%, 44%.

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