Pale Green

HEX: #98FB98 | Modern Palette

On White
1.27:1
FAIL
On Black
16.59:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#98FB98
RGB
152, 251, 152
HSL
120°, 39% ,98%
CMYK
39.44, 0, 39.44, 1.57

About Pale Green

Pale Green (#98FB98) is a color with RGB(152, 251, 152) and HSL(120°, 39.44%, 98.43%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Background, Print. Its complementary color is #FB98FB, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #9898FB and #FB9898. The name comes from Pale Green (English).

  • HEX: #98FB98
  • RGB: 152, 251, 152
  • HSL: 120°, 39.44%, 98.43%
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Background, Print
  • Complementary color: #FB98FB
  • Triadic colors: #9898FB, #FB9898
  • The name comes from Pale Green (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #98FB98 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Background Print

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #E4E49B
Protanopia #F3F397
Tritanopia #AAF1F1
Achromatopsia #E4E4E4

Frequently Asked Questions

Pale Green (#98FB98) is a color with RGB(152, 251, 152) and HSL(120°, 39.44%, 98.43%).

#98FB98 pairs strongly with #FB98FB as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#98FB98 is suitable for Text, Background, Print and works well with Cool styles.

The name Pale Green is linked to Pale Green from English, meaning A light, desaturated shade of green..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Pale Green
Meaning A light, desaturated shade of green.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 17th - Early 18th Century (as a descriptive color term)

History

The concept of 'pale' colors has existed as long as colors themselves, referring to a lighter or less intense version of a hue. 'Green' as a color name is Old English (grēne) and Indo-European in origin, related to 'grow' and 'grass'. The combination 'pale green' describes a common natural occurrence (e.g., new leaves, certain minerals). Its use as a distinct color name, rather than just a description, solidified over centuries, particularly with the advent of standardized color systems and widespread color printing/digital displays. The specific hex code #98fb98 is a modern, precise definition within the sRGB color space.

First Recorded Use

While 'pale' and 'green' have ancient origins, their combination as a specific color descriptor likely became common as color vocabulary expanded and became more nuanced. Early uses would be descriptive in literature or art rather than a formally named color. The specific hex code #98fb98 is a modern digital representation.

Cultural Associations

Pale green often evokes feelings of freshness, new beginnings, nature, tranquility, and health. It is frequently associated with spring, young plants, and sometimes with vintage aesthetics (e.g., mint green). In some cultures, lighter shades of green can symbolize peace or growth. It's a common color in interior design for creating a calming atmosphere and in fashion for its gentle and versatile appeal.

Similar Named Colors
Mint Green #98FF98 ΔE 0.92
Light Green #90EE90 ΔE 2.75
Screamin Green #76FF7A ΔE 4.75
Very Light Malachite Green #64E986 ΔE 5.75

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #98FB98;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #98FB98;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #98FB98;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #98FB98,
        #FDF9FD
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #98FB98,
        #FDF9FD
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$pale-green: #98FB98;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$pale-green-r: 152;
$pale-green-g: 251;
$pale-green-b: 152;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $pale-green;
    color: rgba($pale-green-r, $pale-green-g, $pale-green-b, 0.8);
}