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Pewter

#A59D8D

Pewter is a warm light color with the hex code #A59D8D. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 165, 157, 141 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 5%, 15%, 35% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pewter Color Values

HEX
#A59D8D
RGB
165, 157, 141
HSL
40°, 12%, 60%
CMYK
0, 5, 15, 35

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pewter sits at 40° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 12% 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%, 5%, 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: #A59D8D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 165, 157, 141;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#A59D8D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 5%
Y: 15%
K: 35%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(165, 157, 141)
rgba(165, 157, 141, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A59D8D?
#A59D8D is Pewter, a warm light color with RGB values of 165, 157, 141. It has a hue of 40°, 12% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A59D8D?
The RGB color code for #A59D8D is rgb(165, 157, 141). This means it contains 165 red, 157 green, and 141 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pewter a warm or cool color?
Pewter (#A59D8D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A59D8D in CSS?
You can use #A59D8D in CSS with: background-color: #A59D8D; or color: #A59D8D; or as an RGB value: rgb(165, 157, 141). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 5%, 15%, 35%.

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