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Pewter

#A9BDA8

Pewter is a neutral light color with the hex code #A9BDA8. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 169, 189, 168 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 0%, 11%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pewter Color Values

HEX
#A9BDA8
RGB
169, 189, 168
HSL
117°, 14%, 70%
CMYK
11, 0, 11, 26

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pewter sits at 117° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 14% 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 11%, 0%, 11%, 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: #A9BDA8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 169, 189, 168;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#A9BDA8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 11%
M: 0%
Y: 11%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(169, 189, 168)
rgba(169, 189, 168, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9BDA8?
#A9BDA8 is Pewter, a neutral light color with RGB values of 169, 189, 168. It has a hue of 117°, 14% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A9BDA8?
The RGB color code for #A9BDA8 is rgb(169, 189, 168). This means it contains 169 red, 189 green, and 168 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pewter a warm or cool color?
Pewter (#A9BDA8) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #A9BDA8 in CSS?
You can use #A9BDA8 in CSS with: background-color: #A9BDA8; or color: #A9BDA8; or as an RGB value: rgb(169, 189, 168). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 0%, 11%, 26%.

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