Pesto Genovese Color – #9dc249: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pesto Genovese color hex code is #9dc249, and it is composed of 62% red, 76% green and 29% blue.
Pesto Genovese is a light, bright, and cool color at 62% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.05:1 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 Genovese color (#9dc249) against dark backgrounds.

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Pesto Genovese Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pesto Genovese, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9dc249 |
| RGB | rgb(157,194,73) |
| HSL | hsl(78,49.8%,52.4%) |
| CMYK | 19, 0, 62, 24 |
| HSV | 78, 62, 76 |
| RGB % | 62, 76, 29 |
| XYZ | 34.4, 46.2, 13.4 |
| LAB | 73.7, -30.2, 55.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 62% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.05 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.25 (passes WCAG AA) |
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