GREYS

Pewter Mug

#8B8283

RGB 139, 130, 131 · HSL 353°, 4%, 53% · CMYK 0, 6, 6, 45

Pewter Mug is #8B8283 in HEX — rgb(139, 130, 131), hsl(353°, 4%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 6%, 45%).

Pewter Mug pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 353°, 4%, 53%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#8B8283

RGB139, 130, 131

HSL353°, 4%, 53%

HSV353°, 6%, 55%

CMYK0, 6, 6, 45

Decimal9142915

CSS RGBrgb(139, 130, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 4%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Pewter Mug 1004-5

Exact match

Dulux

Purpura S03A4

ΔE 0.8 · #8D8485

Behr

Castle Hill 750B-5

ΔE 1.2 · #897F80

Dunn-Edwards

Fallen Rock DE6389

ΔE 2 · #8E8583

Benjamin Moore

Stone 2112-40

ΔE 2.2 · #87817F

Valspar

Dusty Lead 4002-2B

ΔE 2.2 · #87817F

Sherwin-Williams

Sensuous Gray SW7081

ΔE 2.6 · #837D7F

Vista Paint

Lavender Rose K-762

ΔE 3.1 · #93878B

Hallman-Lindsay

Captain Nemo 542

ΔE 3.2 · #828080

Kilz

Forlorn RL200

ΔE 3.5 · #938A88

RAL

Pearl Dark Grey 9023

ΔE 3.7 · #828282

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 3.8 · #878787

IKEA

IKEA198 198

ΔE 4.1 · #89807A

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 4.1 · #8B8A8C

Farrow & Ball

Mole's Breath 276

ΔE 4.2 · #8B857F

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneRed UndertonePink

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral pink undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8B8283

#828C8B

Analogous

#8C8288

#8B8283

#8C8682

Triadic

#8B8283

#838C82

#82838C

Split-Complementary

#8B8283

#828C86

#82888C

Tetradic

#8B8283

#888C82

#828C8B

#86828C

Monochromatic

#3D3839

#655D5E

#8B8283

#B1AAAB

#D5D2D2

Rectangle

#8B8283

#8C8B82

#828C8B

#82838C

Compound

#8B8283

#8C8682

#828C8B

#82888C

Variations

Lighter

#A39B9C

#BAB5B5

#D6D4D4

Darker

#716869

#4E4748

#2D292A

Saturation

#898686

#8C8283

#C54957

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.74:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.62:1

Deuteranopia

#8B8283

#868583

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B8283

#848483

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B8283

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pewter Mug gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#A88E7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#8B8283

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#9593A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#569089

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #8B8283;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B8283;

CSS Variable

--color-pewter-mug: #8B8283;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pewter-mug': '#8B8283' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B8283] text-[#8B8283]

SCSS

$pewter-mug: #8B8283;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B8283?

#8B8283 is Pewter Mug, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #8B8283 warm or cool?

Pewter Mug reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pewter Mug?

Pewter Mug works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Pewter Mug?

Pewter Mug pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pewter Mug?

You can download Pewter Mug on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Pewter Mug?

The hex code is #8B8283. In RGB it's 139, 130, 131, and in HSL it's 353°, 4%, 53%.

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