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Pale green color

A light, fresh green that is also a standard web color name. It feels gentle and springy, perfect for baby showers, Easter decor and calm interfaces.

Also known as: Palegreen, Soft green.

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The hex code for pale green is #98FB98. In RGB it is rgb(152, 251, 152), in HSL hsl(120, 93%, 79%) and in CMYK 39, 0, 39, 2.

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Colors similar to pale green

Mint green#98FF98Light green#90EE90Pastel green#77DD77Emerald green#50C878Pistachio green#93C572Aquamarine#7FFFD4

About pale green

Pale green (#98FB98) is a balanced, light, highly saturated color. It belongs to the greens family. It mixes 152 red, 251 green and 152 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in kids, spring, web.

Swatch of Pale green with its shades from light to dark · #98FB98
Pale green · #98FB98

Pale green shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

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Pale green color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Orchid
AnalogousClose to: Light green, Aquamarine
TriadicClose to: Cornflower blue, Salmon pink
Split complementaryClose to: Light violet, Carnation pink
TetradicClose to: Baby blue, Orchid, Peach

Pale green color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Pale green
Analogous palette · Pale green
Complementary palette · Pale green
Triadic palette · Pale green
With neutrals palette · Pale green
With an accent palette · Pale green

Pale green contrast with text

White textContrast 1.3:1 · Not recommended
Black textContrast 16.6:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --pale-green: #98FB98;
  --pale-green-rgb: 152, 251, 152;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--pale-green); }
.text { color: var(--pale-green); }

Colors similar to pale green

CeladonSpring greenKiwi greenCaribbean green

More greens

GreenEmerald greenLime greenOlive greenMint greenMoss greenForest greenJade greenPine greenApple greenSage greenBottle greenArmy greenNeon greenPistachio greenGrass greenChartreusePastel greenDark greenLight greenMexican flag greenHunter greenKelly greenOlive drab
Swatch of Pale green with its shades from light to dark · #98FB98
Swatch of Pale green with its shades from light to dark · #98FB98

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for pale green?

The hex code for pale green is #98FB98. In RGB it is rgb(152, 251, 152), in HSL hsl(120, 93%, 79%) and in CMYK 39, 0, 39, 2.

What is the complementary color of pale green?

Its complement on the color wheel is #FB98FB, close to orchid. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on pale green?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.3:1, while with black it is 16.6:1.