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Pesto

#757124

Pesto is a warm dark color with the hex code #757124. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 117, 113, 36 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 3%, 69%, 54% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pesto color values

HEX
#757124
RGB
117, 113, 36
HSL
57°, 53%, 30%
CMYK
0, 3, 69, 54

About this color

Pesto sits at 57° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% 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(117, 113, 36), where the red channel dominates at 117, 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 3M 69Y 54K. A substantial black component (54%) 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.

How to use Pesto

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #757124;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 117, 113, 36;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#757124',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 3%
Y: 69%
K: 54%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(117, 113, 36)
rgba(117, 113, 36, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #757124?
#757124 is Pesto, a warm dark color with RGB values of 117, 113, 36. It has a hue of 57°, 53% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #757124?
The RGB color code for #757124 is rgb(117, 113, 36). This means it contains 117 red, 113 green, and 36 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pesto a warm or cool color?
Pesto (#757124) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #757124 in CSS?
You can use #757124 in CSS with: background-color: #757124; or color: #757124; or as an RGB value: rgb(117, 113, 36). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 3%, 69%, 54%.