Creamy Mint
Also known as: Light Pastel Green , Synthetic Mint , Light Seafoam Green , Lens Flare Green
There is a grounded and restorative quality to Creamy Mint. The vivid, cool green at #AAFFAA rewards eco packaging and finance apps. Its complement lands in pink territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 17.59:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Creamy Mint color codes
- HEX
- #AAFFAA
- RGB
- rgb(170, 255, 170)
- RGBA
- rgba(170, 255, 170, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(120, 100%, 83%)
- HSV
- hsv(120, 33%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(33%, 0%, 33%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(93.0 -38.9 32.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.5% 0.141 144.3)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: palegreen #98FB98 · ΔE 2.8
- RAL 6019: Pastel green #B7D9B1 · ΔE 12.1 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Creamy Mint works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability, at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Creamy Mint
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Creamy Mint by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.19:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.59:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Creamy Mint background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Creamy Mint
Creamy Mint with its complement
Soft neighbors of Creamy Mint
Creamy Mint triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Toxic Frog #98FB98 · ΔE 2.8
- Light Mint #B6FFBB · ΔE 3.2
- Ultra Mint #A3EFB8 · ΔE 6.3
- Ice Ice #BAEBAE · ΔE 6.5
- Mint Bliss #7EFFBA · ΔE 6.6
- Herbivore #88EE77 · ΔE 6.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Creamy Mint is closest to Sugar High .
FAQ
Creamy Mint FAQs
What color is Creamy Mint?
Creamy Mint is a light green with the hex code #AAFFAA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 120°, 100% saturation, and 83% lightness.
What is the hex code for Creamy Mint?
The hex code for Creamy Mint is #AAFFAA. In RGB it's rgb(170, 255, 170), and in CMYK it's cmyk(33%, 0%, 33%, 0%).
What colors go well with Creamy Mint?
Creamy Mint pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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