Pesto

Q: How do I use #726D27 in CSS?

You can use #726D27 in CSS with: background-color: #726D27; or color: #726D27; or as an RGB value: rgb(114, 109, 39). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 66%, 55%.

#726D27

Pesto is a warm dark color with the hex code #726D27. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 114, 109, 39 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 4%, 66%, 55% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pesto color values

HEX: #726D27
RGB: 114, 109, 39
HSL: 56°, 49%, 30%
CMYK: 0, 4, 66, 55

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pesto sits at 56° on the color wheel with 49% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 49% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Pesto is rendered as rgb(114, 109, 39), where the red channel dominates at 114, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Pesto translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 4M 66Y 55K. A substantial black component (55%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Pesto

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #726D27;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 114, 109, 39;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#726D27',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 4%
Y: 66%
K: 55%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(114, 109, 39)
rgba(114, 109, 39, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 56° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #726D27?

#726D27 is Pesto, a warm dark color with RGB values of 114, 109, 39. It has a hue of 56°, 49% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #726D27?

The RGB color code for #726D27 is rgb(114, 109, 39). This means it contains 114 red, 109 green, and 39 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Pesto a warm or cool color?

Pesto (#726D27) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #726D27 in CSS?

You can use #726D27 in CSS with: background-color: #726D27; or color: #726D27; or as an RGB value: rgb(114, 109, 39). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 66%, 55%.