Green
Pale Green
Pale Green
#98FB98Click to copy
Pale Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(152, 251, 152)Copy
HSLhsl(120, 93%, 79%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(120, 39%, 98%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(39%, 0%, 39%, 2%)Copy
Pale Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#98FB98
Click to copy#FB98FB
Click to copyAnalogous
#CAFB98
Click to copy#98FBCA
Click to copySplit Complementary
#CA98FB
Click to copy#FB98CA
Click to copyMonochromatic
#98FB98
Click to copy#FBFEFB
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#36F736
Click to copy#07C007
Click to copy#045D04
Click to copyPale 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
1.27 : 1
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Black background #000000
16.59 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.16 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
9.98 : 1
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Pale Green Shade Variants
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Pale Green Color Introduction
Definition
Pale Green (HEX #98FB98) has the RGB value rgb(152, 251, 152), the HSL value hsl(120°, 93%, 79%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(39%, 0%, 39%, 2%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Pale Green is #FB98FB, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #CAFB98 and #98FBCA that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#C998FB, #FB98CA) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Pale Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Pale Green has a contrast ratio of 1.27:1 against white and 16.59:1 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, Pale Green has a lightness of 79% and a saturation of 93%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A soft pastel.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Pale 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, Pale 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.
Pale 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.
