Mikado

#26280C

General Information about #26280C

The hexadecimal color code #26280C represents a dark shade of yellow-green, commonly referred to as 'Mikado'. It is composed of 14.9% red, 15.7% green, and 4.7% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to 38 red, 40 green, and 12 blue. Its CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 70% yellow, and 84% black. This color is often associated with earthiness, nature, and a sense of understated elegance. Due to its low saturation and brightness, it presents a muted appearance, making it suitable for creating a calm and grounding visual experience. The color name 'Mikado' could be a suggestive name related to its yellowish, earthy hue.

The color #26280C, also known as Mikado, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly regarding contrast. When used as text against a white background, it may not meet the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text, making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read. Similarly, if used as a background color, text placed on top of it needs to be carefully chosen to ensure sufficient contrast. Lighter shades of yellow, beige, or even muted oranges could potentially provide better contrast. It's crucial to use contrast checking tools during the design process to verify that the color combination meets accessibility standards, ensuring readability and usability for all users. When using this color for decorative purposes, such as borders or non-essential graphical elements, contrast is less critical, but should still be considered. Consider also providing alternative viewing options for users with visual impairments.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
38 40 12
RGB38 40 12
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
64.29deg 53.85% 10.2%
64.2953.8510.2HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
64.29deg 4.71% 84.31%
64.294.7184.31HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#26280C
rgb38 40 12
hsl64.29deg 53.85% 10.2%
cmyk5% 0% 70% 84.31%
hwb64.29deg 4.71% 84.31%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.01
oklch0.2674 0.0449 112.81
oklab0.2674 -0.02 0.04
CMYK
5% 0% 70% 84.31%
507084.31CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.01
0.020.020.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2674 0.0449 112.81
0.26740.0449112.81LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2674 -0.02 0.04
0.2674-0.020.04LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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