Pale Green hex code
The hex code for pale green is #98FB98. In RGB that is rgb(152, 251, 152) and in HSL it is hsl(120, 93%, 79%).
The hex code for pale green is #98FB98. In RGB that is rgb(152, 251, 152) and in HSL it is hsl(120, 93%, 79%).
Pale Green · #98FB98
Colour codes
- HEX
- #98FB98
- RGB
- rgb(152, 251, 152)
- HSL
- hsl(120, 93%, 79%)
- CMYK
- 39, 0, 39, 2
- CSS name
- palegreen
- Contrast on white
- 1.27:1
- Contrast on black
- 16.59:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #adfcad
40% lighter · #c1fdc1
60% lighter · #d6fdd6
80% lighter · #eafeea
20% darker · #7ac97a
40% darker · #5b975b
60% darker · #3d643d
80% darker · #1e321e
Complementary colour
Pale Green · #98FB98
Opposite on the colour wheel · #fb98fb
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for pale green?
The hex code for pale green is #98FB98. In RGB that is rgb(152, 251, 152) and in HSL it is hsl(120, 93%, 79%).
Can I use pale green for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 1.27:1 on white and 16.59:1 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 pale green?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #FB98FB. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of pale green instead.
Is pale green a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword palegreen, so color: palegreen and color: #98FB98 render exactly the same.