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Pewter

#9E9F8E

Pewter is a neutral medium color with the hex code #9E9F8E. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 158, 159, 142 in digital design or CMYK 1%, 0%, 11%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pewter Color Values

HEX
#9E9F8E
RGB
158, 159, 142
HSL
64°, 8%, 59%
CMYK
1, 0, 11, 38

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pewter sits at 64° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 8% saturation and 59% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, neutral colors like Pewter work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Pewter in print, the CMYK breakdown of 1%, 0%, 11%, 38% 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: #9E9F8E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 158, 159, 142;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#9E9F8E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 1%
M: 0%
Y: 11%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(158, 159, 142)
rgba(158, 159, 142, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E9F8E?
#9E9F8E is Pewter, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 158, 159, 142. It has a hue of 64°, 8% saturation, and 59% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9E9F8E?
The RGB color code for #9E9F8E is rgb(158, 159, 142). This means it contains 158 red, 159 green, and 142 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pewter a warm or cool color?
Pewter (#9E9F8E) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #9E9F8E in CSS?
You can use #9E9F8E in CSS with: background-color: #9E9F8E; or color: #9E9F8E; or as an RGB value: rgb(158, 159, 142). For print design, use CMYK: 1%, 0%, 11%, 38%.

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