What color is Pewter?
Pewter is a cool gray with subtle blue undertones, hex #909EAE, sitting close to the color of slate stone. It is lighter than charcoal but carries enough depth to read as a solid, muted neutral.
What is the meaning of the color Pewter?
English silversmiths were using pewter alloy — a blend of tin and lead — by the 13th century, and the gray-blue color of the finished metal gave rise to the color name. The term appears in English records by the 14th century, tied directly to the look of cast pewter vessels common in households across medieval Britain. As pewter tableware declined after cheaper ceramic alternatives emerged in the 18th century, the color name persisted in design and fashion. Benjamin Moore includes Pewter as a named paint shade, anchoring the color in contemporary interior design.
What colors go with Pewter?
Colors that pair well with Pewter include:
Navy Blue: sharp, grounding contrast
Cream: soft, warm balance
Burgundy: rich, moody depth
Forest Green: cool, natural pairing
Charcoal: strong tonal layering
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #909EAE |
color: #909EAE;
|
| RGB | 144, 158, 174 |
color: rgb(144, 158, 174);
|
| RGB Percentage | 56%, 62%, 68% |
color: rgb(56%, 62%, 68%);
|
| CMYK | 17%, 9%, 0%, 32% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 212°, 16%, 62% |
color: hsl(212, 16%, 62%);
|
| HSV | 212°, 17%, 68% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 50, -3, -5 |
color: lab(50% -3 -5);
|
| Decimal | 9477806 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.pewter {
color: #909EAE;
}
$pewter: #909EAE;
rgb(144, 158, 174)