Polar
Also known as: Mint Fizz, Molly Green, Aqua Spring, Icy Pistachio
Expect fresh and natural associations from Polar — a pale green well suited to outdoor gear and wellness brands. Reach for a white companion shade to give Polar maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (18.19:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Polar color codes
- HEX
- #E5F2E7
- RGB
- rgb(229, 242, 231)
- RGBA
- rgba(229, 242, 231, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(129, 33%, 92%)
- HSV
- hsv(129, 5%, 95%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(5%, 0%, 5%, 5%)
- LAB
- lab(94.3 -5.9 3.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.8% 0.020 150.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: honeydew#F0FFF0 · ΔE 3.1
- RAL 9010 — Pure white#F7F9EF · ΔE 5.0 · 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 Polar works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Polar
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Polar 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 1.15:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 18.19:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Polar background: #000000
Palettes featuring Polar
Polar with its complement
Soft neighbors of Polar
Polar triad
Similar colors
- Cryo Freeze#DDECE0 · ΔE 1.6
- Mount Eden#E7EFE0 · ΔE 2.4
- Honeydew#F0FFF0 · ΔE 3.1
- Mojito#E4F3E0 · ΔE 3.2
- Snow White#EEFFEE · ΔE 3.6
- Bone-Chilling#E1F2F0 · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Polar is closest to Cloud Break.
Polar FAQs
What color is Polar?
Polar is a light green with the hex code #E5F2E7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 129°, 33% saturation, and 92% lightness.
What is the hex code for Polar?
The hex code for Polar is #E5F2E7. In RGB it's rgb(229, 242, 231), and in CMYK it's cmyk(5%, 0%, 5%, 5%).
What colors go well with Polar?
Polar pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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