Light Green

HEX: #90EE90 | Modern Palette

On White
1.42:1
FAIL
On Black
14.82:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#90EE90
RGB
144, 238, 144
HSL
120°, 39% ,93%
CMYK
39.5, 0, 39.5, 6.67

About Light Green

Light Green (#90EE90) is a color with RGB(144, 238, 144) and HSL(120°, 39.5%, 93.33%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Background, Print. Its complementary color is #EE90EE, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #9090EE and #EE9090. The name comes from Light Green (English).

  • HEX: #90EE90
  • RGB: 144, 238, 144
  • HSL: 120°, 39.5%, 93.33%
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Background, Print
  • Complementary color: #EE90EE
  • Triadic colors: #9090EE, #EE9090
  • The name comes from Light Green (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #90EE90 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Background Print

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #D8D893
Protanopia #E6E68F
Tritanopia #A1E5E5
Achromatopsia #D9D9D9

Frequently Asked Questions

Light Green (#90EE90) is a color with RGB(144, 238, 144) and HSL(120°, 39.5%, 93.33%).

#90EE90 pairs strongly with #EE90EE as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#90EE90 is suitable for Text, Background, Print and works well with Cool styles.

The name Light Green is linked to Light Green from English, meaning A pale or light shade of the color green..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Light Green
Meaning A pale or light shade of the color green.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late Middle English (for 'light' and 'green' individually); 'light green' as a compound term likely much later.

History

The concept of 'light green' has existed as long as people have described colors. Historically, pigments for lighter greens might have been achieved by mixing yellow and blue with white, or using naturally lighter green pigments. The specific shade #90ee90, often called 'Mint Green' or 'Pale Green' in various contexts, gained prominence with the advent of standardized color systems in printing and later in digital media. Its use is widespread in web design, graphic arts, and fashion for its fresh and calming qualities.

First Recorded Use

The individual words 'light' and 'green' have very old origins. 'Green' comes from Old English 'grēne' (related to 'grow'), and 'light' from Old English 'lēoht'. The specific compound 'light green' to describe a particular hue would have emerged as color vocabulary became more nuanced, likely becoming common in written form from the 18th or 19th century onwards as color descriptions became more precise in art, fashion, and botany. The hex code #90ee90 is a modern digital representation.

Cultural Associations

Light green shades are widely associated with nature, spring, new growth, freshness, and tranquility. In many cultures, green symbolizes life, fertility, and renewal. Lighter greens specifically can evoke feelings of peace, health, and environmental consciousness. It's a popular color for brands related to health, organic products, and sustainability. It can also be associated with youth and innocence.

Similar Named Colors
Pale Green #98FB98 ΔE 2.75
Mint Green #98FF98 ΔE 3.60
Very Light Malachite Green #64E986 ΔE 4.14
Pastel Green #77DD77 ΔE 4.51

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #90EE90;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #90EE90;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #90EE90;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #90EE90,
        #F5E7F5
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #90EE90,
        #F5E7F5
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$light-green: #90EE90;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$light-green-r: 144;
$light-green-g: 238;
$light-green-b: 144;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $light-green;
    color: rgba($light-green-r, $light-green-g, $light-green-b, 0.8);
}