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Antique Pewter

#8B8A7B

RGB 139, 138, 123 · HSL 56°, 6%, 51% · CMYK 0, 1, 12, 45

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Antique Pewter pulls into the mid-tone end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 56°, 6%, 51%. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Reads best alongside natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants.

Color Codes

HEX#8B8A7B
RGB139, 138, 123
HSL56°, 6%, 51%
HSV56°, 3%, 51%
CMYK0, 1, 12, 45
Decimal9144955
CSS RGBrgb(139, 138, 123)
CSS HSLhsl(56, 6%, 51%)

Paint Matches

Benjamin Moore

Antique Pewter 1560

Green · Exact match

Color Theory

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

Tetradic

Variations

Lighter

#A2A196
#B9B9B1
#D1D1CC

Darker

#6F6E62
#54534A
#393832

Saturation

#828282
#8B8A7B
#AFA955

Interior Use

Best Rooms

any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone

Best Uses

wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents

Pairs With

natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

3.49:1

AA Large

Aa

vs Black

6.02:1

AA

Deuteranopia

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

Original → Simulated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B8A7B?

#8B8A7B is Antique Pewter, a mid neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #8B8A7B warm or cool?

Antique Pewter reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Antique Pewter?

Antique Pewter works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.

What colors pair well with Antique Pewter?

Antique Pewter pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Antique Pewter?

You can download Antique Pewter 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 RGB value of #8B8A7B?

#8B8A7B converts to RGB 139, 138, 123.