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Pewter

#A2A090

Pewter is a warm light color with the hex code #A2A090. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 162, 160, 144 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 1%, 11%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pewter Color Values

HEX
#A2A090
RGB
162, 160, 144
HSL
53°, 9%, 60%
CMYK
0, 1, 11, 36

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pewter sits at 53° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 9% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, warm colors like Pewter work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Pewter in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 1%, 11%, 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: #A2A090;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 162, 160, 144;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#A2A090',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 1%
Y: 11%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(162, 160, 144)
rgba(162, 160, 144, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2A090?
#A2A090 is Pewter, a warm light color with RGB values of 162, 160, 144. It has a hue of 53°, 9% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A2A090?
The RGB color code for #A2A090 is rgb(162, 160, 144). This means it contains 162 red, 160 green, and 144 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pewter a warm or cool color?
Pewter (#A2A090) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A2A090 in CSS?
You can use #A2A090 in CSS with: background-color: #A2A090; or color: #A2A090; or as an RGB value: rgb(162, 160, 144). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 1%, 11%, 36%.

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