Light green
Light green is a light, rich color from the green family. Hex code #90EE90.
Color codes
- CSS name
lightgreen - HEX
#90EE90 - RGB
rgb(144 238 144) - HSL
hsl(120 73% 75%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(120, 39%, 93%) - OKLCH
oklch(86.8% 0.156 144.1) - CMYK
cmyk(39%, 0%, 39%, 7%)
White text
1.41:1 · fails WCAG
Black text
14.81:1 · passes WCAG AAA
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Light green in CSS and design
Light green is a light, rich color from the green family. Light green is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: lightgreen;
color: #90EE90;
color: rgb(144 238 144);
color: hsl(120 73% 75%);For text on light green, black reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for light green?
#90EE90. In CSS you can also use the keyword lightgreen, which works in every browser.
What is light green in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(144 238 144), in HSL hsl(120 73% 75%). For print, cmyk(39%, 0%, 39%, 7%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on light green?
Black text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 14.81:1 and passes WCAG AAA. White text reaches 1.41:1.
Which colors go with light green?
Its complementary color is #F9BAFE, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #D2DF5A and #34F4CC. The palette generator builds more combinations.