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Pewter

#A9BCAA

Pewter is a cool light color with the hex code #A9BCAA. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 169, 188, 170 in digital design or CMYK 10%, 0%, 10%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pewter Color Values

HEX
#A9BCAA
RGB
169, 188, 170
HSL
123°, 12%, 70%
CMYK
10, 0, 10, 26

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pewter sits at 123° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 12% saturation and 70% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, cool colors like Pewter work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Pewter in print, the CMYK breakdown of 10%, 0%, 10%, 26% 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: #A9BCAA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 169, 188, 170;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#A9BCAA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 10%
M: 0%
Y: 10%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(169, 188, 170)
rgba(169, 188, 170, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9BCAA?
#A9BCAA is Pewter, a cool light color with RGB values of 169, 188, 170. It has a hue of 123°, 12% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A9BCAA?
The RGB color code for #A9BCAA is rgb(169, 188, 170). This means it contains 169 red, 188 green, and 170 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pewter a warm or cool color?
Pewter (#A9BCAA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A9BCAA in CSS?
You can use #A9BCAA in CSS with: background-color: #A9BCAA; or color: #A9BCAA; or as an RGB value: rgb(169, 188, 170). For print design, use CMYK: 10%, 0%, 10%, 26%.

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