Silky Mint
Also known as: Light Katsura, Jade Mist, Chic Green, Dewmist Delight
With its cool undertone, Silky Mint (#D7ECD9) comes across as grounded and restorative. Designers reach for it in wellness brands and eco packaging. Its complement lands in pink territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (16.89:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Silky Mint color codes
- HEX
- #D7ECD9
- RGB
- rgb(215, 236, 217)
- RGBA
- rgba(215, 236, 217, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(126, 36%, 88%)
- HSV
- hsv(126, 9%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(9%, 0%, 8%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(91.4 -9.8 6.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.2% 0.034 148.0)
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 5.0
- RAL 6019 — Pastel green#B7D9B1 · ΔE 8.9 · 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 Silky Mint 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: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Silky Mint
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Silky Mint 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 1.24:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.89:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Silky Mint background: #000000
Palettes featuring Silky Mint
Silky Mint with its complement
Soft neighbors of Silky Mint
Silky Mint triad
Similar colors
- Splashdown#D4E8D8 · ΔE 1.4
- Peppermint#D7E7D0 · ΔE 2.3
- Mojito#E4F3E0 · ΔE 2.7
- Endive#CEE1C8 · ΔE 3.3
- Cryo Freeze#DDECE0 · ΔE 3.4
- Delta Mint#C5E6CF · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Silky Mint is closest to Bunny Tail.
Silky Mint FAQs
What color is Silky Mint?
Silky Mint is a light green with the hex code #D7ECD9. In HSL terms it has a hue of 126°, 36% saturation, and 88% lightness.
What is the hex code for Silky Mint?
The hex code for Silky Mint is #D7ECD9. In RGB it's rgb(215, 236, 217), and in CMYK it's cmyk(9%, 0%, 8%, 7%).
What colors go well with Silky Mint?
Silky Mint pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony, and with purple accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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