Green
Light Green
Light Green
#90EE90Click to copy
Light Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(144, 238, 144)Copy
HSLhsl(120, 73%, 75%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(120, 39%, 93%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(39%, 0%, 39%, 7%)Copy
Light Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#90EE90
Click to copy#EE90EE
Click to copyAnalogous
#BFEE90
Click to copy#90EEBF
Click to copySplit Complementary
#BF90EE
Click to copy#EE90BF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#90EE90
Click to copy#EAFAEA
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#38E038
Click to copy#189A18
Click to copy#0A420A
Click to copyLight Green WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.42 : 1
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Black background #000000
14.82 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.30 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
8.92 : 1
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Light Green Shade Variants
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Light Green Color Introduction
Definition
Light Green (HEX #90EE90) has the RGB value rgb(144, 238, 144), the HSL value hsl(120°, 73%, 75%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(39%, 0%, 39%, 7%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Light Green is #EE90EE, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #BFEE90 and #90EEBF that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#BF90EE, #EE90BF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Light Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Light Green has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 against white and 14.82:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors 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, Light Green has a lightness of 75% and a saturation of 73%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The tender buds of early spring.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Light Green 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, Light Green is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Light Green 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.
