Magic Mint
HEX: #AAF0D1 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#AAF0D1
170, 240, 209
153°, 70% ,80%
29, 0, 13, 6
About Magic Mint
Magic Mint (#AAF0D1) is a color with RGB(170, 240, 209) and HSL(153.4°, 70%, 80.4%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #F0AAC9, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #D1AAF0 and #F0D1AA. The name comes from Magic Mint (English).
- HEX: #AAF0D1
- RGB: 170, 240, 209
- HSL: 153.4°, 70%, 80.4%
- Mood: Playful
- Style: Cool
- Use case: Text, Button, Background
- Complementary color: #F0AAC9
- Triadic colors: #D1AAF0, #F0D1AA
- The name comes from Magic Mint (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
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 #AAF0D1 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Color Characteristics
Accessibility Simulation
#DFDFD2
#EAEAD1
#B0ECEC
#E1E1E1
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
Salvia divinorum, the plant commonly referred to as 'Magic Mint,' has a long history of use by the Mazatec indigenous people of Oaxaca, Mexico, for spiritual and medicinal purposes. For centuries, its use was localized. In the mid-20th century, Western researchers began to study the plant, leading to its botanical classification and chemical analysis. The term 'Magic Mint' became a popular, informal moniker as the plant gained notoriety outside of its traditional context, particularly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, due to its unique psychoactive properties. This informal name helped distinguish it from other mints and emphasized its potent effects.
First Recorded Use
The term 'Magic Mint' likely emerged in informal contexts, particularly among ethnobotanical enthusiasts, researchers, and later in counter-culture or recreational communities, to refer to Salvia divinorum. Its popularization can be traced to the late 20th century as knowledge of the plant spread beyond its indigenous use.
Cultural Associations
The term 'Magic Mint' reflects a Western perspective on Salvia divinorum, often highlighting its psychoactive effects rather than its traditional spiritual significance. For the Mazatec, the plant (often called 'Ska María Pastora' or 'Hierba de la Pastora') is considered sacred, an incarnation of the Virgin Mary, and is used in healing rituals and divination. The informal 'Magic Mint' moniker, while descriptive of its effects, can sometimes overshadow the deep cultural and religious context of its traditional use, framing it more as a recreational substance.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #AAF0D1;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #AAF0D1;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #AAF0D1;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#AAF0D1,
#F0AAC9
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#AAF0D1,
#F0AAC9
);
}// SCSS variable
$magic-mint: #AAF0D1;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$magic-mint-r: 170;
$magic-mint-g: 240;
$magic-mint-b: 209;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $magic-mint;
color: rgba($magic-mint-r, $magic-mint-g, $magic-mint-b, 0.8);
}