Mindaro
Also known as: Sunny Lime , Green Glitter , Honeysuckle , Nuclear Acid
Mindaro sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid yellow that feels bright and alert. Try it in summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Mindaro maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 15.98:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Mindaro color codes
- HEX
- #DAEA6F
- RGB
- rgb(218, 234, 111)
- RGBA
- rgba(218, 234, 111, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(68, 75%, 68%)
- HSV
- hsv(68, 53%, 92%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(7%, 0%, 53%, 8%)
- LAB
- lab(89.6 -18.0 56.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.0% 0.149 115.6)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: khaki #F0E68C · ΔE 7.2
- RAL 1016: Sulfur yellow #F1DD38 · ΔE 10.2 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Mindaro works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Mindaro
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Mindaro by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.31:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.98:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Mindaro background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Mindaro
Mindaro with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mindaro
Mindaro triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Honeysuckle #E8ED69 · ΔE 3.1
- Illuminating #EEEE77 · ΔE 3.9
- Ultra Moss #D1F358 · ΔE 4.2
- Crash Dummy #EEEE66 · ΔE 4.5
- Greenivorous #CAE03B · ΔE 4.9
- Hyper Beam #F6F677 · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mindaro is closest to Foggy Love .
FAQ
Mindaro FAQs
What color is Mindaro?
Mindaro is a medium yellow with the hex code #DAEA6F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 68°, 75% saturation, and 68% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mindaro?
The hex code for Mindaro is #DAEA6F. In RGB it's rgb(218, 234, 111), and in CMYK it's cmyk(7%, 0%, 53%, 8%).
What colors go well with Mindaro?
Mindaro pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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