Pewter
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Pewter is a muted, desaturated green with heavy grey undertones. Because it sits back rather than demanding attention, this color serves as an excellent neutral base for organic or sustainable branding palettes. It pairs beautifully with charcoal, making #91a092 a sophisticated choice for UI backgrounds. Since it maintains a 7.6:1 contrast ratio, black text remains perfectly legible over this hex code.
About Pewter
Sage leaves rinsed with rainwater and left in the shade
What does pewter mean?
Pewter often calls to mind weathered metal, old coins, and dusty garden greens, so people commonly read it as worn, natural, and unpretentious. Its low saturation and mid lightness give it a settled, easygoing feel, like a room with the curtains drawn on a mild afternoon.
Where you see pewter
- sage leaves
- weathered copper roofing
- old pewter tankards
- eucalyptus branches
- garden tools with faded green handles
- linen napkins
What it works for
Use it as a wall color, kitchen cabinet paint, or website background where you want green's comfort without any brightness competing for attention.
What colors go with pewter?
Terracotta #e2725bWarm clay against ashy green creates the classic potted-plant contrast that feels grounded rather than loud.Charcoal #36454fDark charcoal sharpens Pewter's softness and keeps the pairing muted but clearly defined.Cream #fffdd0Cream lifts Pewter's mid tones gently, brightening the mix without adding any glare.Dusty Rose #b56f76Pink's faint warmth plays off Pewter's grey-green cast for a faded, dried-flower palette.Ink Blue #0c5a77Deep blue sits next to Pewter with enough difference to feel deliberate, not matchy.Walnut Brown #4c0400Brown wood grain warms Pewter's grey side, the way houseplants look against old furniture.
Questions about Pewter
What is the hex code for Pewter?
Pewter is #91a092. In RGB that is rgb(145, 160, 146), in HSL hsl(124, 7%, 60%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 9%, 37%.
Is Pewter readable on white or black?
Pewter has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.64:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.