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Pesto

#C1B23E

RGB 193, 178, 62 · HSL 53°, 51%, 50% · CMYK 0, 8, 68, 24

Pesto is #C1B23E in HEX — rgb(193, 178, 62), hsl(53°, 51%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 68%, 24%).

Pesto pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 51%, 50%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C1B23E

RGB193, 178, 62

HSL53°, 51%, 50%

HSV53°, 68%, 76%

CMYK0, 8, 68, 24

Decimal12694078

CSS RGBrgb(193, 178, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 51%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Pesto DE5474

Exact match

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 3 · #C7B446

Sherwin-Williams

Hep Green SW6704

ΔE 3.9 · #C4B146

Benjamin Moore

Bright 371

ΔE 4.2 · #CEBD48

Vista Paint

The Open Range K-456

ΔE 4.4 · #BAA736

Behr

Champagne Grape BIC-41

ΔE 5.8 · #C1BC4B

Dulux

Limone S17G7

ΔE 7.2 · #D6BF43

Valspar

Spring Moss 3007-3A

ΔE 7.2 · #D8BC4B

PPG

Pollination 1215-7

ΔE 7.6 · #B8A02A

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Slicker 801

ΔE 9.5 · #BCA849

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 11.2 · #C9B156

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 11.4 · #DBB651

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 14.9 · #BAA24E

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 15.1 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 15.7 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 22.1 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C1B23E

#3E4EC1

Analogous

#C1703E

#C1B23E

#8FC13E

Triadic

#C1B23E

#3EC1B1

#B13EC1

Split-Complementary

#C1B23E

#3E8FC1

#703EC1

Tetradic

#C1B23E

#3EC170

#3E4EC1

#C13E8F

Monochromatic

#4D4719

#877C2C

#C1B23E

#D3C978

#E6E0B2

Rectangle

#C1B23E

#4EC13E

#3E4EC1

#B13EC1

Compound

#C1B23E

#8FC13E

#3E4EC1

#703EC1

Variations

Lighter

#CDC165

#D4CC91

#E2DFC2

Darker

#9D902F

#6D641F

#413B11

Saturation

#938E6C

#C1B13E

#E0C91F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.16:1

Fail

vs Black

9.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1B23E

#C3B140

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1B23E

#B5B559

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1B23E

#C6A6AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pesto brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#D0B24A

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#C1B23E

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#BDB76E

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3D489B

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #C1B23E;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1B23E;

CSS Variable

--color-pesto: #C1B23E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pesto': '#C1B23E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1B23E] text-[#C1B23E]

SCSS

$pesto: #C1B23E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1B23E?

#C1B23E is Pesto, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C1B23E warm or cool?

Pesto reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pesto?

Pesto works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Pesto?

Pesto pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pesto?

You can download Pesto on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Pesto?

The hex code is #C1B23E. In RGB it's 193, 178, 62, and in HSL it's 53°, 51%, 50%.

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