Mint to Be color: hex code #98FF97
Mint to Be has the hex code #98FF97. It is a light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 59.6% red, 100% green and 59.2% blue (152, 255, 151).
Its hue angle is 119°, with 100% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 40% cyan, 0% magenta, 41% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.09:1).
Mint to Be (#98FF97) color codes
| HEX | #98FF97 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(152, 255, 151) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(59.6%, 100%, 59.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(119, 100%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(119, 41%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 0%, 41%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.88, -50.12, 40.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.88, 64.43, 141.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.292, 80.427, 41.935) | |
| Decimal | 10026903 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Mint to Be, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #98FF97 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #98FF97 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #98FF97 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ffee8fProtanopia
no red cones#f4e49dDeuteranopia
no green cones#8cfae5Tritanopia
no blue cones#e8e8e8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #98ff97; }
.text { color: #98ff97; }
.border { border: 2px solid #98ff97; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(152 255 151 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #98ff97, #97ffca); }Similar colors
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See #98FF97 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #98FF97?
- #98FF97 is a light, vivid green known as Mint to Be. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Mint to Be?
- The RGB value is 152, 255, 151: 152 red, 255 green and 151 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Mint to Be?
- The complementary color is #FE97FF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #98FF97?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.09:1 and white text 1.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.