Pesto is a
warm dark color with the hex code #746C25.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
116, 108, 37 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 7%, 68%, 55% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Pesto
#746C25
Pesto color values
- HEX
- #746C25
- RGB
- 116, 108, 37
- HSL
- 54°, 52%, 30%
- CMYK
- 0, 7, 68, 55
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Pesto sits at 54° on the color wheel with 52% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 52% 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(116, 108, 37), where the red channel dominates at 116, 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 7M 68Y 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: #746C25;
--brand-primary-rgb: 116, 108, 37;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#746C25',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 7%
Y: 68%
K: 55%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(116, 108, 37)
rgba(116, 108, 37, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 54° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #746C25?
#746C25 is Pesto, a warm dark color with RGB values of 116, 108, 37. It has a hue of 54°, 52%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #746C25?
The RGB color code for #746C25 is rgb(116, 108, 37). This means it contains 116 red,
108 green, and 37 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pesto a warm or cool color?
Pesto (#746C25) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #746C25 in CSS?
You can use #746C25 in CSS with:
background-color: #746C25; or color: #746C25; or as an RGB value: rgb(116, 108, 37). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 7%, 68%, 55%.