Pewter is a
warm light color with the hex code #A99E89.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
169, 158, 137 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 7%, 19%, 34% for print applications.
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Pewter
#A99E89
Pewter Color Values
- HEX
- #A99E89
- RGB
- 169, 158, 137
- HSL
- 39°, 16%, 60%
- CMYK
- 0, 7, 19, 34
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Pewter sits at 39° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 16% 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%, 7%, 19%, 34% 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: #A99E89;
--brand-primary-rgb: 169, 158, 137;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#A99E89',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 7%
Y: 19%
K: 34%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(169, 158, 137)
rgba(169, 158, 137, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
10 brand s with colors near 39° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #A99E89?
#A99E89 is Pewter, a warm light color with RGB values of 169, 158, 137. It has a hue of 39°, 16%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #A99E89?
The RGB color code for #A99E89 is rgb(169, 158, 137). This means it contains 169 red,
158 green, and 137 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pewter a warm or cool color?
Pewter (#A99E89) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A99E89 in CSS?
You can use #A99E89 in CSS with:
background-color: #A99E89; or color: #A99E89; or as an RGB value: rgb(169, 158, 137). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 7%, 19%, 34%.