What color is Mint Green?
Mint green is a soft, cool green with a pale, airy quality, hex #ADEBB3, similar to the color of fresh spearmint leaves. It has more white in it than grass green, giving it a gentle, washed-out brightness.
What is the meaning of the color Mint Green?
Named after the mint plant, this color entered broad use in the early 20th century as pastel palettes became popular in fashion and home décor. In the 1950s, mint green appeared across American kitchen appliances and automobiles as manufacturers tied the color to cleanliness and modern living. The U.S. Treasury has long used soft greens in currency printing, reinforcing associations between the color and precision and trust. Mattel used mint green packaging in early Barbie product lines, anchoring the color to mid-century consumer culture.
What colors go with Mint Green?
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #ADEBB3 |
color: #ADEBB3;
|
| RGB | 173, 235, 179 |
color: rgb(173, 235, 179);
|
| RGB Percentage | 68%, 92%, 70% |
color: rgb(68%, 92%, 70%);
|
| CMYK | 26%, 0%, 24%, 8% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 126°, 61%, 80% |
color: hsl(126, 61%, 80%);
|
| HSV | 126°, 26%, 92% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 64, -12, 19 |
color: lab(64% -12 19);
|
| Decimal | 11398067 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.mint-green {
color: #ADEBB3;
}
$mint-green: #ADEBB3;
rgb(173, 235, 179)