Pesto

Q: How do I use #887B44 in CSS?

You can use #887B44 in CSS with: background-color: #887B44; or color: #887B44; or as an RGB value: rgb(136, 123, 68). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 10%, 50%, 47%.

#887B44

Pesto is a warm medium color with the hex code #887B44. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 136, 123, 68 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 10%, 50%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pesto color values

HEX: #887B44
RGB: 136, 123, 68
HSL: 49°, 33%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 10, 50, 47

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pesto sits at 49° 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(136, 123, 68), where the red channel dominates at 136, 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 10M 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: #887B44;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 136, 123, 68;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#887B44',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 10%
Y: 50%
K: 47%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(136, 123, 68)
rgba(136, 123, 68, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 49° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #887B44?

#887B44 is Pesto, a warm medium color with RGB values of 136, 123, 68. It has a hue of 49°, 33% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #887B44?

The RGB color code for #887B44 is rgb(136, 123, 68). This means it contains 136 red, 123 green, and 68 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Pesto a warm or cool color?

Pesto (#887B44) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #887B44 in CSS?

You can use #887B44 in CSS with: background-color: #887B44; or color: #887B44; or as an RGB value: rgb(136, 123, 68). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 10%, 50%, 47%.