Mint Green Color Palette
Mint Green is hex #98FF98, rgb(152, 255, 152). Mint green is a very light, bright green with a cool edge. It feels fresh and clean, which is why it shows up in dental, skincare and mint-flavoured products.
By Mohamed Farhan · Updated Oct 19, 2026
Mint Green color codes
Reading the mint green color codes
The hex code #98FF98 is three pairs of base-16 numbers for red, green and blue. 98 is 152, FF is 255 and 98 is 152, each on a scale from 0 to 255. That is why the same color is written rgb(152, 255, 152) in CSS. The green channel is the strongest here, which is what gives mint green its green character.
HSL describes the same color the way people think about it. A hue of 120 degrees places mint green in the green part of the color wheel. Saturation of 100% makes it vivid, and lightness of 80% makes it a light color. HSL is the easiest format to adjust by hand: keep the hue, then raise or lower lightness to create tints and shades that stay in the same family.
For print, the approximate CMYK mix is 40% cyan, 0% magenta, 40% yellow and 0% black. Screen and print colors never match perfectly, because monitors emit light while ink absorbs it, so always proof a printed sample before committing to mint green for packaging or stationery. See MDN's guide to CSS color values for every format browsers accept.
Mint Green shades and tints
A full 50 to 950 scale built around #98FF98, so you can use mint green for backgrounds, borders, buttons and text without leaving the family. Click any shade to copy it.
// tailwind.config.js
theme: {
extend: {
colors: {
"mint-green": {
50: "#E2FFE2",
100: "#C9FFC9",
200: "#B1FFB1",
300: "#98FF98",
400: "#87E587",
500: "#75CB75",
600: "#64B264",
700: "#529852",
800: "#417E41",
900: "#2F642F",
950: "#1E4B1E",
},
},
},
}:root {
--mint-green-50: #E2FFE2;
--mint-green-100: #C9FFC9;
--mint-green-200: #B1FFB1;
--mint-green-300: #98FF98;
--mint-green-400: #87E587;
--mint-green-500: #75CB75;
--mint-green-600: #64B264;
--mint-green-700: #529852;
--mint-green-800: #417E41;
--mint-green-900: #2F642F;
--mint-green-950: #1E4B1E;
}A shade-by-shade guide to mint green
The 50 to 950 scale above follows the same structure as Tailwind's built-in palettes, so each step has a natural job. The lightest steps, 50 (#E2FFE2) and 100 (#C9FFC9), are page and card backgrounds: they carry the mint green mood without competing with content. Steps 200 (#B1FFB1) and 300 (#98FF98) suit borders, dividers, hover states and selected rows.
The middle of the scale, 400 to 600, is where mint green is most recognizable, so use it for brand moments, illustrations and primary buttons. White text reaches the 4.5:1 body-text contrast minimum from step 800 upward, so use step 800 or darker when a button label needs to be white. Near-black text stays readable on steps 50 to 700.
The darkest steps, 800 (#417E41) through 950 (#1E4B1E), make headings, body text and dark-mode surfaces that stay clearly related to mint green. Using step 900 or 950 for text instead of pure black is one of the simplest ways to make an interface feel designed rather than default.
Colors that go with mint green
How the mint green color combinations work
Complementary. Directly across the color wheel from mint green is #FF98FF, which sits closest to mauve among common named colors. Complementary pairs create the strongest contrast of hue, so use the second color sparingly, for a single call to action or highlight, rather than in equal amounts.
Analogous. #CCFF98 and #98FFCC sit 30 degrees either side of mint green. Analogous palettes feel calm and cohesive because the colors share undertones; they are ideal for illustrations, gradients and backgrounds where you want harmony more than contrast.
Triadic and split complementary. The triadic set (#9898FF and #FF9898) is evenly spaced around the wheel and feels playful; the second color is closest to baby blue. The split complementary set (#CC98FF and #FF98CC) keeps much of the complementary contrast but is easier to balance, which makes it a good choice for data visualization and multi-category tags.
Monochromatic. The monochromatic set runs from #D6FFD6 to #09FF09. A single-hue palette is the safest way to build a calm, premium interface: rely on lightness for hierarchy, then add one neutral and one accent if you need emphasis.
Mint Green compared with similar colors
seafoam green (#93E9BE) is darker (75% vs 80% lightness) and more muted, and leans further around the wheel toward teal-green. Choose seafoam green if you need more weight and contrast; choose mint green if you want its specific balance of brightness and color.
pistachio (#93C572) is darker (61% vs 80% lightness) and more muted, and leans back the wheel toward yellow-green. Choose pistachio if you need more weight and contrast; choose mint green if you want its specific balance of brightness and color.
sage green (#9CAF88) is darker (61% vs 80% lightness) and more muted, and leans back the wheel toward yellow-green. Choose sage green if you need more weight and contrast; choose mint green if you want its specific balance of brightness and color.
Mint Green in a real interface
Swatches only tell half the story. Here mint green carries the primary action, with tints from its own scale for the surface and panels.
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Using mint green in UI: buttons, text, backgrounds and dark mode
- Buttons. White labels on mint green only reach 1.23:1, so use dark text (17.09:1 with black) or a deeper shade for the button.
- Text. Avoid mint green for body text on white; use step 800 or darker for links and headings that need to read as mint green.
- Backgrounds. Use steps 50 and 100 for large areas and keep the base color for smaller surfaces. Big blocks of a vivid light color draw attention, so give them a reason, like a hero section or pricing highlight.
- Dark mode. Steps 900 and 950 make a dark surface tinted with mint green. On dark backgrounds the base color often needs a lighter step (300 or 400) to keep enough contrast for icons and borders, as required by WCAG non-text contrast.
- States. Shift one step darker for hover and two steps darker for pressed. Keep focus rings in a contrasting color so keyboard users can always see them.
Contrast and accessibility
AA needs 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text. AAA needs 7:1.
Color contrast is measured as a ratio from 1:1 (no contrast) to 21:1 (black on white). Mint Green scores 1.23:1 against white (Fail) and 17.09:1 against black (AAA). The WCAG 2.1 contrast guideline asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, which is why the shade guide above recommends specific steps for text and labels.
Contrast is only half of accessibility. Around 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women have some form of color vision deficiency, so never use mint green alone to signal meaning such as success, error or selection. Pair it with an icon, a label or a change in weight.
What mint green means
Green reads as growth, health, money and calm. Muted greens feel natural and organic; saturated greens feel fresh and energetic.
Mint green is named after the leaves of the mint plant and the pale green of mint-flavored sweets. It was a defining color of 1950s kitchens and appliances and returned in the 2010s as part of the pastel trend. Today it is closely tied to freshness, cleanliness and health.
In interfaces green is already wired to mean success and confirmation, so if you use it as a brand color, pick a different hue (or a much darker shade) for success states so the two never get confused.
Where mint green works best
- Healthcare and dental
- Skincare
- Ice cream and confectionery
- Fintech success surfaces
How to style mint green
Mint pairs with white, coral, peach, navy and soft grey. It is very light, so text on mint must be dark; avoid white text entirely. In interfaces, mint makes a gentle success background or onboarding surface. Pair it with a deeper green or navy for actions so buttons remain visible.
Build a UI with mint green
Inspo AI generates a full React + Tailwind screen using #98FF98 as the brand color, grounded in real shipped designs.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Mint Green · History and definition of mint green.
- WCAG 2.1: Contrast (Minimum) · The W3C rule behind the 4.5:1 and 3:1 thresholds used on this page.
- WCAG 2.1: Use of Color · Why color should never be the only way information is shown.
- MDN: CSS color values · Reference for hex, rgb() and hsl() syntax.
- Tailwind CSS: Customizing colors · How to add a custom color scale to your theme.
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Questions people ask
What is the hex code for mint green?
The hex code for mint green used on this page is #98FF98. In RGB that is rgb(152, 255, 152), and in HSL it is hsl(120, 100%, 80%).
What colors go well with mint green?
Mint Green pairs well with #D9FBE0, #FFFFFF, #2E7D5B (the Fresh Mint palette above). Its complementary color is #FF98FF, and analogous colors are #CCFF98 and #98FFCC.
Is mint green a warm or cool color?
Mint Green is a slightly warm color. Its hue sits at 120 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation.
Can I use mint green for text?
Mint Green has a contrast ratio of 1.23:1 against white and 17.09:1 against black. Body text needs at least 4.5:1, so it works as a background behind dark text, but not as text on white.
What does mint green mean?
Green reads as growth, health, money and calm. Muted greens feel natural and organic; saturated greens feel fresh and energetic. Mint Green in particular is used for healthcare and dental and skincare.
How do I use mint green in Tailwind CSS?
Use an arbitrary value like bg-[#98FF98] for a one-off, or add the 50-950 scale from this page to theme.extend.colors in tailwind.config.js and use classes like bg-mint-green-500 and text-mint-green-900.
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