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Color: Light Green

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Category: green
Color Source: web
Luminance: 69.1%
Color Formats

Convert Light Green to all major color formats. Click any value to copy to clipboard.

HEX
#90EE90
RGB
144, 238, 144
HSL
120, 73, 75
HSV
120, 39, 93
CMYK
39, 0, 39, 7
LAB
87, -46, 37
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Light Green for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Light Green on White
1.42:1
Light Green on Black
14.82:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

✓ Excellent for accessibility

This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.

Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Light Green backgrounds.

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Color Tools

Professional tools to work with Light Green and create color schemes.

About Light Green Color

The Light Green color (#90EE90) is a green color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Light Green, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Light Green has the hexadecimal code #90EE90 and RGB values of 144, 238, 144. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 120°, saturation of 73%, and lightness of 75%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Light Green.

Associated Emotions

Nature, growth, harmony, freshness, safety, money

Symbolism & Meaning

Health, environment, prosperity, balance, renewal

Marketing & Branding

Associated with health, wealth, and eco-friendliness

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Light Green in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Success messages
  • Environmental themes
  • Healthcare sites
  • Financial services

Interior Design

  • Living rooms
  • Kitchens
  • Garden rooms
  • Natural themes

Graphic Design

  • Eco-friendly brands
  • Health products
  • Financial services
  • Nature themes

Fashion & Clothing

  • Casual wear
  • Outdoor clothing
  • Spring collections
  • Military-inspired pieces
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Light Green.

Color Temperature

Neutral

Dominant Wavelength

495-570nm

Color Purity

73%

Brightness Index

191/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Light Green.

CSS Examples

background-color: #90EE90;
color: #90EE90;
border: 2px solid #90EE90;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #90EE9033;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #90EE90, #c3ffc3);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Light Green in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Light Green as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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