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Harlequin
What color is Harlequin?
Harlequin is a color that is located between green and yellow on the color wheel.
It is a bright and vivid shade of green that can be described as a mix of lime and chartreuse.
Harlequin has the hexadecimal color code #3FFF00, which means it is composed of 24.71% red, 100% green and 0% blue in the RGB color model.
In the CMYK color model, used for printing, it has 75% cyan, 0% magenta, 100% yellow and 0% black.
Harlequin has a hue of 105.2 degrees, a saturation of 100% and a lightness of 50% in the HSL color space.
The name harlequin comes from a type of clown or jester that often wore a costume with this color.
Harlequin is sometimes used as a synonym for jester or humorist.
The color harlequin can also represent humor, liveliness, energy and nature.
It is a popular color for sports teams, especially in rugby and soccer.
Harlequin is not a very common color in nature, but it can be found in some plants and animals.
This color can be used for various purposes, such as art, design, fashion and entertainment.
It can create a striking contrast with other colors, especially dark ones, and attract attention.
Harlequin can also convey a sense of fun, joy, creativity and freshness.
However, harlequin can also be overwhelming or irritating if used too much or inappropriately.
It can be associated with childishness, silliness, eccentricity or madness.
Therefore, harlequin should be used with care and moderation, depending on the context and the desired effect.
Example of the palette with the Harlequin color
![Palette with colors: Harlequin, Copper rose and Antique White Picture with primary colors of Harlequin, Copper rose, Antique White, India green and Coquelicot](/images/harlequin/close-up-of-a-green.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Harlequin color
![Palette with colors: Smoky black, Dark tea green and Harlequin Picture with primary colors of Smoky black, Dark tea green, Harlequin, Mint cream and Gray-Tea Green](/images/harlequin/green-motorcycle.webp)
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