Polar
Also known as: Mint Fizz , Molly Green , Aqua Spring , Icy Pistachio
Expect fresh and natural associations from Polar, a pale green 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.
Reference
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)
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 cool
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Polar
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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 Polar 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 1.15:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 18.19:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Polar background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Polar
Polar with its complement
Soft neighbors of Polar
Polar triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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