Poisonous Pesto color: hex code #CAE80A
Poisonous Pesto has the hex code #CAE80A. It is a vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 79.2% red, 91% green and 3.9% blue (202, 232, 10).
Its hue angle is 68°, with 92% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 96% yellow and 9% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.06:1).
Poisonous Pesto (#CAE80A) color codes
| HEX | #CAE80A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 232, 10) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(79.2%, 91%, 3.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(68, 92%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(68, 96%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 96%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.14, -32.33, 84.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.14, 90.51, 110.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.27, 70.292, 11.049) | |
| Decimal | 13297674 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Poisonous Pesto, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #CAE80A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CAE80A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #CAE80A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8da00Protanopia
no red cones#f5db31Deuteranopia
no green cones#d7dbc6Tritanopia
no blue cones#dadadaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cae80a; }
.text { color: #cae80a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cae80a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(202 232 10 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cae80a, #5be80a); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Neon Yellow.
See #CAE80A on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CAE80A?
- #CAE80A is a vivid yellow known as Poisonous Pesto. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Poisonous Pesto?
- The RGB value is 202, 232, 10: 202 red, 232 green and 10 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Poisonous Pesto?
- The complementary color is #280AE8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CAE80A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.06:1 and white text 1.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.