Mint Ice
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Definition
Mint Ice (HEX #C6F5C6) has the RGB value rgb(198, 245, 198), the HSL value hsl(120°, 70%, 87%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(19%, 0%, 19%, 4%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Mint Ice is #F5C6F5, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #DEF5C6 and #C6F5DE that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#DDC6F5, #F5C6DE) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Mint Ice uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Mint Ice has a contrast ratio of 1.22:1 against white and 17.28:1 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, Mint Ice has a lightness of 87% and a saturation of 70%, an extremely light tone close to white, ideal as a spacious light background that sets off darker content; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A mint green with an icy feel, clean and refreshing, used for the color scheme of storage cabinets in medical consultation rooms.
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 Ice 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 Ice 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.
Mint Ice 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.
