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Pewter
Metallic gray-green, color of tin metal from kitchens of old.
Color conversions
Meaning & usage
Pewter is the color of rural dressers and bistro antiques. Its slightly metallic green-grey tonality evokes artisanal metalwork and a provincial France with preserved traditions.
Synonyms & nuances
étaingris étainpewterwarm pewter
Shades (darker)
Tints (lighter)
Tones (desaturated)
Design system scale (50→950)
Harmonies
Thread & yarn equivalents
Average ΔE :24 (Good)
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