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Pewter

#92A092

Pewter is a cool light color with the hex code #92A092. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 146, 160, 146 in digital design or CMYK 9%, 0%, 9%, 37% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pewter Color Values

HEX
#92A092
RGB
146, 160, 146
HSL
120°, 7%, 60%
CMYK
9, 0, 9, 37

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pewter sits at 120° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 7% 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 9%, 0%, 9%, 37% 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: #92A092;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 146, 160, 146;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#92A092',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 9%
M: 0%
Y: 9%
K: 37%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(146, 160, 146)
rgba(146, 160, 146, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #92A092?
#92A092 is Pewter, a cool light color with RGB values of 146, 160, 146. It has a hue of 120°, 7% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #92A092?
The RGB color code for #92A092 is rgb(146, 160, 146). This means it contains 146 red, 160 green, and 146 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pewter a warm or cool color?
Pewter (#92A092) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #92A092 in CSS?
You can use #92A092 in CSS with: background-color: #92A092; or color: #92A092; or as an RGB value: rgb(146, 160, 146). For print design, use CMYK: 9%, 0%, 9%, 37%.

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