Light Green hex code
The hex code for light green is #90EE90. In RGB that is rgb(144, 238, 144) and in HSL it is hsl(120, 73%, 75%).
The hex code for light green is #90EE90. In RGB that is rgb(144, 238, 144) and in HSL it is hsl(120, 73%, 75%).
Light Green · #90EE90
Colour codes
- HEX
- #90EE90
- RGB
- rgb(144, 238, 144)
- HSL
- hsl(120, 73%, 75%)
- CMYK
- 39, 0, 39, 7
- CSS name
- lightgreen
- Contrast on white
- 1.42:1
- Contrast on black
- 14.82:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #a6f1a6
40% lighter · #bcf5bc
60% lighter · #d3f8d3
80% lighter · #e9fce9
20% darker · #73be73
40% darker · #568f56
60% darker · #3a5f3a
80% darker · #1d301d
Complementary colour
Light Green · #90EE90
Opposite on the colour wheel · #ee91ee
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for light green?
The hex code for light green is #90EE90. In RGB that is rgb(144, 238, 144) and in HSL it is hsl(120, 73%, 75%).
Can I use light green for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 on white and 14.82:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a dark background, not on white.
What colour goes with light green?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #EE91EE. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of light green instead.
Is light green a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword lightgreen, so color: lightgreen and color: #90EE90 render exactly the same.