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Light Green vs Mint Green: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Light Green and Mint Green is brightness and saturation: both are green shades, but they share similar brightness and Mint Green is more saturated. Light Green (#90EE90) has an HSL of 120°, 73%, 75%, whereas Mint Green (#98FB98) sits at 120°, 93%, 79%.

Light Green#90EE90
Mint Green#98FB98
#90EE90Blended: #94F594#98FB98

Light Green vs Mint Green: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Light Green Mint Green
BrightnessLight (L=75%) — airy, soft, approachableLight (L=79%) — airy, soft, approachable
SaturationVivid (S=73%) — bright, energetic, eye-catchingVivid (S=93%) — bright, energetic, eye-catching
Hue familyGreenGreen
TemperatureCool-leaningCool-leaning
Hex code#90EE90#98FB98
RGB144, 238, 144152, 251, 152

Can you use Light Green and Mint Green together?

Mint Green text on Light Green
Light Green text on Mint Green
Contrast Ratio:1.12:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Light Green and Mint Green Apart

  • Check saturation: Mint Green looks more vivid and saturated.
  • Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

When to Use Light Green vs Mint Green in Design

Use Light Green for:
Eco, nature, wellness brands
Finance, success, growth
Go-states and confirmations
Food and garden products
Calm, grounded UI surfaces
Use Mint Green for:
Eco, nature, wellness brands
Finance, success, growth
Go-states and confirmations
Food and garden products
Calm, grounded UI surfaces

Light Green and Mint Green Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Light Green#90EE90

Light Green (#90EE90) is a light, vivid green with a cool-leaning undertone — it feels airy, soft, approachable and bright, energetic, eye-catching.

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Mint Green#98FB98

Mint Green (#98FB98) is a light, vivid green with a cool-leaning undertone — it feels airy, soft, approachable and bright, energetic, eye-catching.

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Light Green and Mint Green WCAG Contrast Ratios

Text legibility depends on the contrast ratio between foreground and background. WCAG 2.1 AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Use these numbers to choose accessible combinations for your design.

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Light Green text on white
1.42:1Fail
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Light Green text on black
14.82:1AAA
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Mint Green text on white
1.27:1Fail
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Mint Green text on black
16.59:1AAA
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Light Green text on Mint Green
1.12:1Fail
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Mint Green text on Light Green
1.12:1Fail

Explore Light Green and Mint Green individually

Each color has a dedicated page with shades, tints, CSS name, pairings, and color psychology.

Mint Green color page#98FB98 · shades, tints, pairings

More Light Green and Mint Green Comparisons

Light Green vs Mint Green FAQ

What is the difference between light green and mint green?+
The main difference between Light Green and Mint Green is brightness and saturation: both are green shades, but they share similar brightness and Mint Green is more saturated. Light Green (#90EE90) has an HSL of 120°, 73%, 75%, whereas Mint Green (#98FB98) sits at 120°, 93%, 79%.
Is light green darker than mint green?+
Yes. Light Green is darker, with a lightness of 75% in HSL compared to Mint Green at 79% — a 4-point gap.
Are light green and mint green the same color?+
No. Light Green is #90EE90 and Mint Green is #98FB98. They differ by 0° in hue, 4% in lightness, and 20% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, light green or mint green?+
Mint Green is more saturated. In HSL, Light Green has 73% saturation and Mint Green has 93% — Mint Green is the more vivid of the two, while Light Green reads as more muted.
Is light green warm or cool?+
Light Green (#90EE90) is a cool-leaning green. Its hue sits at 120° on the color wheel, which places it in the cool-leaning range.
Is mint green warm or cool?+
Mint Green (#98FB98) is a cool-leaning green. Its hue sits at 120° on the color wheel, which places it in the cool-leaning range.
Can you use light green and mint green together?+
Yes. Both light green and mint green are green shades, so they pair naturally in a monochromatic palette. Use light green as the dominant color and mint green as the accent or highlight.
What color family does light green belong to?+
Light Green belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 120°, 73%, 75% — a cool-leaning tone within the broader green group.
What is the hex code for light green?+
The hex code for Light Green is #90EE90. In RGB, that's rgb(144, 238, 144), and in HSL it's hsl(120, 73%, 75%).
What is the hex code for mint green?+
The hex code for Mint Green is #98FB98. In RGB, that's rgb(152, 251, 152), and in HSL it's hsl(120, 93%, 79%).