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

The main difference between Mint Green and Forest 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 Forest Green (#228B22) sits at 120°, 61%, 34%.

Mint Green#98FB98
Forest Green#228B22
#98FB98Blended: #5DC35D#228B22

Mint Green vs Forest Green: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Mint Green Forest Green
BrightnessLight (L=79%) — airy, soft, approachableDark (L=34%) — rich, serious, substantial
SaturationVivid (S=93%) — bright, energetic, eye-catchingModerately saturated (S=61%) — balanced in intensity
Hue familyGreenGreen
TemperatureCool-leaningCool-leaning
Hex code#98FB98#228B22
RGB152, 251, 15234, 139, 34

Can you use Mint Green and Forest Green together?

Forest Green text on Mint Green
Mint Green text on Forest Green
Contrast Ratio:3.47:1Large Text Only

How to Tell Mint Green and Forest Green Apart

  • Look at lightness first: Mint Green is noticeably lighter.
  • 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 Mint Green vs Forest 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 Forest Green for:
Eco, nature, wellness brands
Finance, success, growth
Go-states and confirmations
Food and garden products
Calm, grounded UI surfaces

Mint Green and Forest 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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Forest Green#228B22

Forest Green (#228B22) is a dark, moderately saturated green with a cool-leaning undertone — it feels rich, serious, substantial and balanced in intensity.

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Mint Green and Forest 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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Forest Green text on white
4.39:1AA Large
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Forest Green text on black
4.78:1AA
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Mint Green text on Forest Green
3.47:1AA Large
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Forest Green text on Mint Green
3.47:1AA Large

Explore Mint Green and Forest Green individually

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

Mint Green color page#98FB98 · shades, tints, pairingsForest Green color page#228B22 · shades, tints, pairings

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Mint Green vs Forest Green FAQ

What is the difference between mint green and forest green?+
The main difference between Mint Green and Forest 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 Forest Green (#228B22) sits at 120°, 61%, 34%.
Is mint green darker than forest green?+
No. Forest Green is the darker of the two at 34% lightness, while Mint Green sits higher at 79%.
Are mint green and forest green the same color?+
No. Mint Green is #98FB98 and Forest Green is #228B22. They differ by 0° in hue, 45% in lightness, and 32% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, mint green or forest green?+
Mint Green is more saturated. In HSL, Mint Green has 93% saturation and Forest Green has 61% — Mint Green is the more vivid of the two, while Forest 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 forest green warm or cool?+
Forest Green (#228B22) 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 mint green and forest green together?+
Yes. Both mint green and forest green are green shades, so they pair naturally in a monochromatic palette. Use forest 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 forest green?+
The hex code for Forest Green is #228B22. In RGB, that's rgb(34, 139, 34), and in HSL it's hsl(120, 61%, 34%).