Mint
Mint Parameter Conversion Table
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Mint WCAG Accessibility Contrast
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Mint Shade Variants
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Definition
Mint (HEX #16982B) has the RGB value rgb(22, 152, 43), the HSL value hsl(130°, 75%, 34%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(86%, 0%, 72%, 40%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Mint is #981683, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #429816 and #16986C that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#6C1698, #981642) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Mint uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Mint has a contrast ratio of 3.78:1 against white and 5.56:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Mint has a lightness of 34% and a saturation of 75%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The color of cool mint leaves.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Mint tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Mint is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Mint Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.