Pesto Color – #c1b23e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pesto color hex code is #c1b23e, and it is composed of 76% red, 70% green and 24% blue.
Pesto is a light, bright, and warm color at 68% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.16:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pesto color (#c1b23e) against dark backgrounds.

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Pesto Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pesto, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c1b23e |
| RGB | rgb(193,178,62) |
| HSL | hsl(53,51.4%,50%) |
| CMYK | 0, 8, 68, 24 |
| HSV | 53, 68, 76 |
| RGB % | 76, 70, 24 |
| XYZ | 38.8, 43.5, 10.9 |
| LAB | 71.9, -7.9, 58.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 68% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.16 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.71 (passes WCAG AA) |
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