Pesto is a
neutral medium color with the hex code #838844.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
131, 136, 68 in digital design or CMYK 4%, 0%, 50%, 47% for print applications.
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Pesto
#838844
Pesto color values
- HEX
- #838844
- RGB
- 131, 136, 68
- HSL
- 64°, 33%, 40%
- CMYK
- 4, 0, 50, 47
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Pesto sits at 64° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Pesto is rendered as rgb(131, 136, 68), where the green channel leads at 136, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Pesto translates to a CMYK breakdown of 4C 0M 50Y 47K. With a moderate key (47%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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: #838844;
--brand-primary-rgb: 131, 136, 68;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#838844',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 4%
M: 0%
Y: 50%
K: 47%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(131, 136, 68)
rgba(131, 136, 68, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #838844?
#838844 is Pesto, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 131, 136, 68. It has a hue of 64°, 33%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #838844?
The RGB color code for #838844 is rgb(131, 136, 68). This means it contains 131 red,
136 green, and 68 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pesto a warm or cool color?
Pesto (#838844) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #838844 in CSS?
You can use #838844 in CSS with:
background-color: #838844; or color: #838844; or as an RGB value: rgb(131, 136, 68). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 0%, 50%, 47%.