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Pewter

#A7BFA6

Pewter is a neutral light color with the hex code #A7BFA6. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 167, 191, 166 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 0%, 13%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pewter Color Values

HEX
#A7BFA6
RGB
167, 191, 166
HSL
118°, 16%, 70%
CMYK
13, 0, 13, 25

About this color

Pewter sits at 118° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 16% saturation and 70% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, neutral colors like Pewter work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Pewter in print, the CMYK breakdown of 13%, 0%, 13%, 25% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Pewter

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A7BFA6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 167, 191, 166;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A7BFA6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 13%
M: 0%
Y: 13%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(167, 191, 166)
rgba(167, 191, 166, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 118° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A7BFA6?
#A7BFA6 is Pewter, a neutral light color with RGB values of 167, 191, 166. It has a hue of 118°, 16% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A7BFA6?
The RGB color code for #A7BFA6 is rgb(167, 191, 166). This means it contains 167 red, 191 green, and 166 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pewter a warm or cool color?
Pewter (#A7BFA6) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #A7BFA6 in CSS?
You can use #A7BFA6 in CSS with: background-color: #A7BFA6; or color: #A7BFA6; or as an RGB value: rgb(167, 191, 166). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 0%, 13%, 25%.