Mint Twist
Also known as: Cool Juniper, Thermal Aqua, Float Your Boat, Catarina Green
With its cool undertone, Mint Twist (#98CBBA) comes across as fresh and natural. Designers reach for it in wellness brands and eco packaging. Set it against a red accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (11.59:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Mint Twist color codes
- HEX
- #98CBBA
- RGB
- rgb(152, 203, 186)
- RGBA
- rgba(152, 203, 186, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(160, 33%, 70%)
- HSV
- hsv(160, 25%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(25%, 0%, 8%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(77.7 -20.0 2.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(80.2% 0.058 172.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: mediumaquamarine#66CDAA · ΔE 8.5
- RAL 6027 — Light green#81C0BB · ΔE 6.0 · 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 Mint Twist works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- 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.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Mint Twist
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Mint Twist by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.81:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.59:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Mint Twist background: #000000
Palettes featuring Mint Twist
Mint Twist with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mint Twist
Mint Twist triad
Similar colors
- Wintermint#94D2BF · ΔE 2.4
- Seaborn#85C2B2 · ΔE 3.4
- Whirlpool#A5D8CD · ΔE 4.1
- Lichen#8EBAA6 · ΔE 4.7
- Bambino#8EDACC · ΔE 5.2
- Cabbage#87D7BE · ΔE 5.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mint Twist is closest to Pink Mist.
Mint Twist FAQs
What color is Mint Twist?
Mint Twist is a medium green with the hex code #98CBBA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 160°, 33% saturation, and 70% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mint Twist?
The hex code for Mint Twist is #98CBBA. In RGB it's rgb(152, 203, 186), and in CMYK it's cmyk(25%, 0%, 8%, 20%).
What colors go well with Mint Twist?
Mint Twist pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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