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.
Reference
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)
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 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Silky 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 Silky 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 1.24:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 16.89:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Silky Mint background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Silky Mint
Silky Mint with its complement
Soft neighbors of Silky Mint
Silky Mint triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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