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Mint vs Coral: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Mint and Coral is hue — Mint is a cool-leaning green, while Coral is a warm red. Mint and Coral are often confused but have distinct differences in hue, saturation, and tone. Mint (#98FF98) and Coral (#FF6B6B) each suit different design contexts — understanding their differences helps you choose the right color for your project.

Mint#98FF98
Coral#FF6B6B
#98FF98Blended: #CCB582#FF6B6B
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Mint vs Coral: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Mint Coral
BrightnessVery light (L=80%) — pale, delicate, gentleLight (L=71%) — airy, soft, approachable
SaturationVivid (S=100%) — bright, energetic, eye-catchingVivid (S=100%) — bright, energetic, eye-catching
Hue familyGreenRed
TemperatureCool-leaningWarm
Hex code#98FF98#FF6B6B
RGB152, 255, 152255, 107, 107

Can you use Mint and Coral together?

Coral text on Mint
Mint text on Coral
Contrast Ratio:2.26:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Mint and Coral Apart

  • ●Look at lightness first: Mint is noticeably lighter.
  • ●Watch the undertone: the hue shifts 120° between them, which changes the perceived temperature.
  • ●Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

Mint or Coral: Which to Use and Where

Four real design scenarios, with the recommended pick based on hue, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

◆Branding & logos
PickMint

Mint is more saturated (100% HSL vs 100%) so it reads as bolder and more memorable at logo scale, while Coral can feel washed out when printed small.

▢Web UI & body text backgrounds
PickCoral

Coral hits a 2.78:1 WCAG contrast against white — safer for text-heavy interfaces — where Mint only reaches 1.23:1 and risks failing AA at small body sizes.

⬡Fashion & apparel
PickCoral

Coral is a warm tone that flatters spring/summer collections and warmer skin undertones, while Mint leans cooler and is better suited to autumn/winter layering.

▣Interior design & walls
PickMint

Mint is the more muted of the two (100% saturation) and sits more calmly on large wall surfaces, while Coral's higher chroma can overwhelm a room when used beyond accent pieces.

When to Use Mint vs Coral in Design

Use Mint for:
●Eco, nature, wellness brands
●Finance, success, growth
●Go-states and confirmations
●Food and garden products
●Calm, grounded UI surfaces
Use Coral for:
●Alerts, errors, stop states
●Sale & promotion banners
●Food and beverage packaging
●Sports and energy branding
●Romantic & bold fashion

Mint and Coral Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Mint#98FF98

Mint (#98FF98) is a very light, vivid green with a cool-leaning undertone — it feels pale, delicate, gentle and bright, energetic, eye-catching.

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Coral#FF6B6B

Coral (#FF6B6B) is a light, vivid red with a warm undertone — it feels airy, soft, approachable and bright, energetic, eye-catching.

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Mint and Coral 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 text on white
1.23:1Fail
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Mint text on black
17.09:1AAA
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Coral text on white
2.78:1Fail
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Coral text on black
7.57:1AAA
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Mint text on Coral
2.26:1Fail
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Coral text on Mint
2.26:1Fail

Explore Mint and Coral individually

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

Coral color page#FF6B6B · shades, tints, pairings

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Mint vs Coral FAQ

What is the difference between mint and coral?+
The main difference between Mint and Coral is hue — Mint is a cool-leaning green, while Coral is a warm red. Mint and Coral are often confused but have distinct differences in hue, saturation, and tone. Mint (#98FF98) and Coral (#FF6B6B) each suit different design contexts — understanding their differences helps you choose the right color for your project.
Is mint darker than coral?+
No. Coral is the darker of the two at 71% lightness, while Mint sits higher at 80%.
Are mint and coral the same color?+
No. Mint is #98FF98 and Coral is #FF6B6B. They differ by 120° in hue, 9% in lightness, and 0% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, mint or coral?+
They have nearly identical saturation — Mint at 100% and Coral at 100% in HSL.
Is mint warm or cool?+
Mint (#98FF98) is a cool-leaning green. Its hue sits at 120° on the color wheel, which places it in the cool-leaning range.
Is coral warm or cool?+
Coral (#FF6B6B) is a warm red. Its hue sits at 0° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Can you use mint and coral together?+
Yes. Mint (green) and Coral (red) can work as a complementary or analogous pair. Use one as the dominant tone and the other as a 10–20% accent to keep the palette balanced.
What color family does mint belong to?+
Mint belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 120°, 100%, 80% — a cool-leaning tone within the broader green group.
What is the hex code for mint?+
The hex code for Mint is #98FF98. In RGB, that's rgb(152, 255, 152), and in HSL it's hsl(120, 100%, 80%).
What is the hex code for coral?+
The hex code for Coral is #FF6B6B. In RGB, that's rgb(255, 107, 107), and in HSL it's hsl(0, 100%, 71%).