Light Green is a light, saturated shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #90EE90, which equals rgb(144, 238, 144) in RGB and hsl(120, 73%, 75%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C39 M0 Y39 K7, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#90EE90 - RGB
144, 238, 144 - HSL
120°, 73%, 75% - CMYK
39, 0, 39, 7 - Family
Green - Tone
Light, saturated
About Light Green
Green shades suggest growth, health and calm. From fresh limes to deep forest tones, they are widely used for nature, wellness, finance and “success” states in interfaces. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 14.82:1. Its complementary color is #EE91EE.
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Light Green color codes
| HEX | #90EE90 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(144, 238, 144) |
| HSL | hsl(120, 73%, 75%) |
| HSV | 120°, 39%, 93% |
| CMYK | 39%, 0%, 39%, 7% |
| Decimal | 9498256 |
Shades and tints of Light Green
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EDFCED - 100
#DAF9DA - 200
#C8F7C8 - 300
#B5F4B5 - 400
#A3F1A3 - 500
#90EE90 - 600
#78C678 - 700
#609F60 - 800
#487748 - 900
#304F30 - 950
#182818
Color harmonies for Light Green
- Complementary
#EE91EE≈ Pale Bright Magenta - Analogous −30°
#BFEE91≈ Pale Bright Apple - Analogous +30°
#91EEBF≈ Pale Bright Mint - Triadic +120°
#9191EE≈ Pale Bright Royal - Triadic +240°
#EE9191≈ Pale Bright Scarlet - Split 150°
#BF91EE≈ Pale Soft Violet - Split 210°
#EE91BF≈ Pale Soft Blush
Contrast and accessibility of Light Green
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Green | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Green | Aa | 14.82:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Green
background-color: #90EE90;color: #90EE90;background-color: rgb(144, 238, 144);background-color: hsl(120, 73%, 75%);:root { --color-light-green: #90EE90; }class="bg-[#90EE90]"Colors similar to Light Green
- Pale Bright Shamrock
#92F288 - Pale Bright Kelly
#88F292 - Pale Bright Green
#88F288 - Pale Soft Green
#95E495 - Pale Bright Emerald
#88F29D - Pale Bright Clover
#9DF288 - Pale Soft Kelly
#95E49D - Pale Soft Shamrock
#9DE495 - Pale Green
#98FB98 - Pale Bright Jade
#88F2A7 - Pale Soft Emerald
#95E4A5 - Pale Bright Leaf
#A7F288
More green shades
- Dark Green
#006400 - Dark Olive Green
#556B2F - Dark Sea Green
#8FBC8F - Green
#008000 - Green Yellow
#ADFF2F - Lawn Green
#7CFC00 - Lime
#00FF00 - Medium Aquamarine
#66CDAA - Medium Sea Green
#3CB371 - Medium Spring Green
#00FA9A - Olive Drab
#6B8E23
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Green?
The HEX code for Light Green is #90EE90.
What is the RGB value of Light Green?
Light Green has an RGB value of 144, 238, 144 (rgb(144, 238, 144)). In HSL it is 120°, 73%, 75%.
What text color should I use on Light Green?
Use black text on Light Green. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 and black text has 14.82:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Green?
The complementary color of Light Green is #EE91EE. Analogous colors #BFEE91 and #91EEBF also pair well.