Watercress Pesto Color – #c7c7a1: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Watercress Pesto color hex code is #c7c7a1, and it is composed of 78% red, 78% green and 63% blue.
Watercress Pesto is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 19% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.73:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Watercress Pesto color (#c7c7a1) against dark backgrounds.

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Watercress Pesto Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Watercress Pesto, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c7c7a1 |
| RGB | rgb(199,199,161) |
| HSL | hsl(60,25.3%,70.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 19, 22 |
| HSV | 60, 19, 78 |
| RGB % | 78, 78, 63 |
| XYZ | 50.4, 55.6, 41.8 |
| LAB | 79.4, -6.4, 19.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 19% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.73 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.11 (passes WCAG AA) |
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