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Pale Green#98FB98

Pale Green color code is #98FB98. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with pale green.

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Pale Green Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Pale Green is 0.7794. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.27:1 against white and 16.59:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Pale Green on white1.27:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Pale Green on black16.59:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Pale Green1.27:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on Pale Green16.59:1AAA

Pale Green — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Pale Green?+
The hex code for Pale Green is #98FB98. In RGB it's rgb(152, 251, 152), and in HSL it's hsl(120, 93%, 79%).
What is the RGB value of Pale Green?+
Pale Green in RGB is (152, 251, 152). Written in CSS: rgb(152, 251, 152).
What is the CMYK value of Pale Green?+
Pale Green converts to CMYK(39%, 0%, 39%, 2%) for print. Hex equivalent is #98FB98.
Is pale green a warm or cool color?+
Pale Green (#98FB98) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 120° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does pale green belong to?+
Pale Green belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 120°, 93%, 79% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is pale green accessible for body text on a white background?+
Pale Green on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.27:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for pale green?+
The nearest Pantone match for Pale Green (#98FB98) is 13-0117 Mint Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Pale Green in design

Practical guidance for using pale green (#98FB98) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Pale Green (#98FB98) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 16.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Pale Green (#98FB98) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Pale Green flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

Pale Green is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.