Parakeet Color – #78ae48: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Parakeet color hex code is #78ae48, and it is composed of 47% red, 68% green and 28% blue.
Parakeet is a light, muted, and cool color at 59% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.64:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Parakeet color (#78ae48) against dark backgrounds.

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Parakeet Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Parakeet, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #78ae48 |
| RGB | rgb(120,174,72) |
| HSL | hsl(92,41.5%,48.2%) |
| CMYK | 31, 0, 59, 32 |
| HSV | 92, 59, 68 |
| RGB % | 47, 68, 28 |
| XYZ | 24.1, 34.7, 11.6 |
| LAB | 65.5, -34.9, 45.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 59% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.64 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.95 (passes WCAG AA) |
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Pink Parakeet
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Parakeet Blue
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Parakeet Green
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Green Parakeet
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