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

The main difference between Mint Green and Emerald Green is brightness and saturation: both are green shades, but Mint Green is lighter and Mint Green is more saturated. Mint Green (#98FB98) has an HSL of 120°, 93%, 79%, whereas Emerald Green (#50C878) sits at 140°, 52%, 55%.

Mint Green#98FB98
Emerald Green#50C878
#98FB98Blended: #74E288#50C878

Mint Green vs Emerald Green: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Mint Green Emerald Green
BrightnessLight (L=79%) — airy, soft, approachableMedium (L=55%) — balanced, versatile
SaturationVivid (S=93%) — bright, energetic, eye-catchingModerately saturated (S=52%) — balanced in intensity
Hue familyGreenGreen
TemperatureCool-leaningCool-leaning
Hex code#98FB98#50C878
RGB152, 251, 15280, 200, 120

Can you use Mint Green and Emerald Green together?

Emerald Green text on Mint Green
Mint Green text on Emerald Green
Contrast Ratio:1.68:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Mint Green and Emerald Green Apart

  • Look at lightness first: Mint Green is noticeably lighter.
  • Check saturation: Mint Green looks more vivid and saturated.
  • Watch the undertone: the hue shifts 20° between them, which changes the perceived temperature.
  • Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

When to Use Mint Green vs Emerald Green in Design

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

Mint Green and Emerald Green Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

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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Emerald Green#50C878

Emerald Green (#50C878) is a medium, moderately saturated green with a cool-leaning undertone — it feels balanced, versatile and balanced in intensity.

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Mint Green and Emerald 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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Mint Green text on white
1.27:1Fail
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Mint Green text on black
16.59:1AAA
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Emerald Green text on white
2.13:1Fail
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Emerald Green text on black
9.87:1AAA
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Mint Green text on Emerald Green
1.68:1Fail
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Emerald Green text on Mint Green
1.68:1Fail

Explore Mint Green and Emerald Green individually

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

Mint Green color page#98FB98 · shades, tints, pairingsEmerald Green color page#50C878 · shades, tints, pairings

More Mint Green and Emerald Green Comparisons

Mint Green vs Emerald Green FAQ

What is the difference between mint green and emerald green?+
The main difference between Mint Green and Emerald Green is brightness and saturation: both are green shades, but Mint Green is lighter and Mint Green is more saturated. Mint Green (#98FB98) has an HSL of 120°, 93%, 79%, whereas Emerald Green (#50C878) sits at 140°, 52%, 55%.
Is mint green darker than emerald green?+
No. Emerald Green is the darker of the two at 55% lightness, while Mint Green sits higher at 79%.
Are mint green and emerald green the same color?+
No. Mint Green is #98FB98 and Emerald Green is #50C878. They differ by 20° in hue, 24% in lightness, and 41% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, mint green or emerald green?+
Mint Green is more saturated. In HSL, Mint Green has 93% saturation and Emerald Green has 52% — Mint Green is the more vivid of the two, while Emerald Green reads as more muted.
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.
Is emerald green warm or cool?+
Emerald Green (#50C878) is a cool-leaning green. Its hue sits at 140° on the color wheel, which places it in the cool-leaning range.
Can you use mint green and emerald green together?+
Yes. Both mint green and emerald green are green shades, so they pair naturally in a monochromatic palette. Use emerald green as the dominant color and mint green as the accent or highlight.
What color family does mint green belong to?+
Mint Green belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 120°, 93%, 79% — a cool-leaning tone within the broader green group.
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%).
What is the hex code for emerald green?+
The hex code for Emerald Green is #50C878. In RGB, that's rgb(80, 200, 120), and in HSL it's hsl(140, 52%, 55%).