Mint Green
HEX: #98FF98 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#98FF98
152, 255, 152
120°, 40% ,100%
40.39, 0, 40.39, 0
About Mint Green
Mint Green (#98FF98) is a color with RGB(152, 255, 152) and HSL(120°, 40.39%, 100%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Background, Print. Its complementary color is #FF98FF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #9898FF and #FF9898. The name comes from Mint Green (English).
- HEX: #98FF98
- RGB: 152, 255, 152
- HSL: 120°, 40.39%, 100%
- Style: Cool
- Use case: Text, Background, Print
- Complementary color: #FF98FF
- Triadic colors: #9898FF, #FF9898
- The name comes from Mint Green (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
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 #98FF98 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Color Characteristics
Accessibility Simulation
#E7E79B
#F6F697
#ABF5F5
#E8E8E8
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The color green has long been associated with nature, growth, and freshness. As color naming became more nuanced with industrial advancements in dyes and pigments, specific shades began to acquire more descriptive names. 'Mint green' emerged to describe a light, often pastel, shade of green with a cool undertone, directly referencing the common culinary herb, mint. Its popularity surged in the Art Deco era, where it was used in interiors, fashion, and automobiles, often paired with creams, blacks, and metallics. It saw resurgences in the mid-20th century and again in the early 21st century, often associated with vintage aesthetics, spring, and a sense of calm.
First Recorded Use
The exact first recorded use of 'mint green' as a color name is difficult to pinpoint to a single date, but its popularization as a distinct color term, especially in fashion and interior design, began in the early 20th century, particularly gaining traction in the 1920s and 1930s.
Cultural Associations
Often associated with freshness, cleanliness, and nature. Popular in spring fashion and decor. Frequently used in vintage-inspired designs, particularly from the 1920s to 1950s. Can evoke feelings of tranquility and peace. Commonly used in nurseries and children's rooms due to its soft and calming nature.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #98FF98;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #98FF98;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #98FF98;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#98FF98,
#FFFFFF
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#98FF98,
#FFFFFF
);
}// SCSS variable
$mint-green: #98FF98;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$mint-green-r: 152;
$mint-green-g: 255;
$mint-green-b: 152;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $mint-green;
color: rgba($mint-green-r, $mint-green-g, $mint-green-b, 0.8);
}