Snowy Mint
Also known as: Fresh Lime , Mint Frappé , Kiwi Squeeze , Seafoam Spray
Snowy Mint brings a fresh and natural feel to a palette. This pale green suits wellness brands and eco packaging. Snowy Mint plays well with purple tones. The harmonies below show which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (17.20:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Snowy Mint color codes
- HEX
- #D6F0CD
- RGB
- rgb(214, 240, 205)
- RGBA
- rgba(214, 240, 205, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(105, 54%, 87%)
- HSV
- hsv(105, 15%, 94%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(11%, 0%, 15%, 6%)
- LAB
- lab(92.2 -13.5 14.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.7% 0.054 137.6)
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 warm
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 8.3
- RAL 6019: Pastel green #B7D9B1 · ΔE 6.1 · 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 Snowy 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 Snowy 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 Snowy 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 1.22:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.20:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Snowy Mint background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Snowy Mint
Snowy Mint with its complement
Soft neighbors of Snowy Mint
Snowy Mint triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Ambrosia #C6E1BC · ΔE 3.5
- Sugar Mint #C0E2C5 · ΔE 4.4
- Endive #CEE1C8 · ΔE 4.5
- Peppermint #D7E7D0 · ΔE 4.8
- Delta Mint #C5E6CF · ΔE 4.8
- Silky Mint #D7ECD9 · ΔE 5.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Snowy Mint is closest to Sugar High .
FAQ
Snowy Mint FAQs
What color is Snowy Mint?
Snowy Mint is a light green with the hex code #D6F0CD. In HSL terms it has a hue of 105°, 54% saturation, and 87% lightness.
What is the hex code for Snowy Mint?
The hex code for Snowy Mint is #D6F0CD. In RGB it's rgb(214, 240, 205), and in CMYK it's cmyk(11%, 0%, 15%, 6%).
What colors go well with Snowy Mint?
Snowy Mint pairs naturally with purple tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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