Light Green Color (#90EE90)
Light Green is a CSS named color defined as hex code #90EE90. Light Green is a soft pastel green: pure green hue tinted with white. It is bright and gentle at once.
Color Overview & Formats
lightgreenLuminance: 0.6909| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #90EE90 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(144, 238, 144) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 73%, 75%) | Hue (120°), Saturation (73%), Lightness (75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 39%, 93%) | Hue, Saturation (39%), Value/Brightness (93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(39%, 0%, 39%, 7%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.868 0.156 144.1) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #90EE90; /* or lightgreen */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #90EE90, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Light Green reaches 14.82:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Light Green?
These 6 colors all go well with Light Green (#90EE90), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Light Green: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Light Green (HSL 120°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (120° to 300°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (90° and 150°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (240° and 0°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 14.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 10.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 4.05:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Light Green Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#90EE90)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
lightgreen = #90ee90 (rgb(144, 238, 144))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for success highlights, backgrounds behind dark text, and playful, fresh designs. On Light Green, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (14.82:1); white text fails even for large text (1.42:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Light Green?
Yes. Black text on Light Green has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 14.82:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Light Green?
No. White text on Light Green has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 1.42:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Light Green?
Dark Green, Navy, Dark Slate Gray, White, Pink and Wheat all go well with Light Green. Dark Green (5.25:1), Navy (11.3:1) and Dark Slate Gray (6.3:1) have enough contrast for text on Light Green; White, Pink and Wheat work better as a background or accent.
Is light green the same as pale green?
No. CSS also has Pale Green (#98FB98), which is slightly brighter and lighter. Light Green is #90EE90.