Japanese Koi Color – #db7842: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Japanese Koi color hex code is #db7842, and it is composed of 86% red, 47% green and 26% blue.
Japanese Koi is a light, bright, and warm color at 70% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.1:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Japanese Koi color (#db7842) against dark backgrounds.

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Japanese Koi Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Japanese Koi, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #db7842 |
| RGB | rgb(219,120,66) |
| HSL | hsl(21,68%,55.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 45, 70, 14 |
| HSV | 21, 70, 86 |
| RGB % | 86, 47, 26 |
| XYZ | 36.9, 28.9, 8.8 |
| LAB | 60.7, 34.2, 45.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 70% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.1 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.78 (passes WCAG AA) |
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