What Color is Mindaro
Mindaro is a luminous, pale chartreuse that sits on the vibrant border between yellow and green. It possesses an electric quality that feels distinctly modern, evoking the glow of high-visibility safety gear or the very first buds of spring. This shade is highly reflective and energetic, serving as a visual stimulant that demands immediate attention.
What color is opposite Mindaro?
The opposite color to Mindaro is Medium Purple (#9d86f9).
Additional Information
- Color Family: Yellow
- Temperature: Warm
- Associated Season: Summer
- Complementary Color: #9D86F9
- Brightness: 230/255
- Saturation: 45%
Colors That Pair Well With Mindaro
Complementary
Pair with Medium Purple for a harmonious, balanced look. Great for backgrounds and accents.
High Contrast
Use Deep Blue for maximum readability. Ideal for text or critical UI elements.
Harmonious Depth
Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.
Color Variations
Tints (add white)
Tones (add grey)
Mindaro History
Historically, achieving such a vivid, light yellow-green was chemically difficult and often dangerous; 19th-century artists utilized toxic arsenic compounds to create similar, albeit darker, hues. The specific brightness of Mindaro was only fully realized with the development of synthetic organic pigments and fluorescent dyes in the mid-20th century, allowing for stable, non-toxic variations of this electric tone.
In design history, this shade rose to prominence during the digital revolution of the 1990s and the rise of rave culture. It transitioned from a color associated purely with industrial safety vests to a staple of the 'cyber' aesthetic, representing a bridge between biological life and the artificial glow of computer screens.
Meaning & Psychology
Psychologically, Mindaro triggers a heightened state of alertness because the human eye is most sensitive to wavelengths in the yellow-green spectrum. It is inherently stimulating, associating the color with rapid movement, innovation, and youthful energy.
However, this intensity carries a double edge; culturally, it can signal toxicity or radioactivity due to its unnatural neon quality. While it represents the freshness of new life in small doses, an overabundance of this color can induce visual fatigue and feelings of anxiety.
In Nature
Although Mindaro appears synthetic, it exists fleetingly in the natural world within the translucent shoots of newly germinated plants before they darken with chlorophyll. It is also found in the chemical bioluminescence of fireflies and the warning skin patterns of certain Amazonian frogs, where the color serves as a biological stop sign to predators.
How To Use Mindaro
In practical design, Mindaro should be deployed as a strategic accent rather than a primary background color. Its high light reflectance value makes it physically tiring for the eye to process in large areas, so use it to draw attention to buttons, icons, or highlights within a darker composition.
Regarding accessibility, this color fails contrast standards when paired with white text, rendering content unreadable. To maintain professional legibility, always anchor Mindaro with heavy, dark neutrals like slate grey, deep navy, or pure black.
Related Words
Curated Palettes
Cyber Agri-Tech
A modern, high-contrast palette blending technology with nature.
Electric Citrus
A vibrant, energetic scheme perfect for youth-oriented branding.
Morning Mist
Soft and airy pastels where Mindaro acts as the sunlight.
Color Conversions
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Snippets
color: #E3F988;
color: rgb(227, 249, 136);
background-color: #E3F988;
border: 3px solid #E3F988;
box-shadow: 0 4px 12px #E3F98866;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E3F988 0%, #ffffff 100%);
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Add a touch of luxury to your home with our premium Eco Velvet cushions. Soft to the touch, these cushions are perfect for adding comfort and style to any room.
- Material: Soft Eco Velvet.
- Feel: Velvety soft finish.
- Backing: Stone coloured back (or double-sided print).
- Print: Edge-to-edge vibrant color using water-based inks.
- Care: Machine washable at 30°C.
- Construction: Handmade to order with a concealed zipper.
Eco Credentials
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- Made to Order: Produced only when you order, eliminating overproduction and waste.
- Water-Based Inks: Printed using neo-pigment, water-based inks that are non-hazardous, toxin-free, and vegan-friendly.
- Local Fulfilment: Produced locally where possible to reduce carbon emissions from transport.
- Vegan Friendly: No animal products are used in the production of these cushions.
What Goes With Mindaro?
Explore color palettes containing Mindaro and discover harmonious combinations for your designs.
Analogous
Complementary
Split-complementary
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast with Black and White
Contrast with Black
UI Examples
"Color is a power which directly influences the soul."
Contrast Ratio
Contrast with White
UI Examples
"Color is a power which directly influences the soul."
Contrast Ratio
Closest Color Matches
Polychromos
cadmium yellow lemon
#205 • #EBEA64
Prismacolor
Yellow Chartreuse
#PC1004 • #FFF991
Polychromos
light yellow glaze
#104 • #F3EF6F
Caran d'ache Luminance 6901
Olive Yellow
#015 • #C0B627
Similar Colors
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for Mindaro?
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How do I use Mindaro in CSS?
You can use Mindaro in CSS with its hex code. Here is an example class:
.mindaro {
background-color: #E3F988;
color: #FFFFFF;
}For more snippets including gradients, see the CSS snippets section.