#C4EAD5
- Brightness
- 220.9
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 147°, 48%, 84%
- HSV V %
- 92%
- Lab
- 89.6, -16.4, 6.1
- CMYK (%)
- 16%, 0%, 9%, 8%
- PNG size
- 5.8 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, vivid cool hue
Black text
16.08:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
1.31:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (16.08:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #C4EAD5
Common Name: Pastel Mint Green
RGB: 196, 234, 213
HSL: ~150°, 44%, 84%
Contrast Ratio:
Against White: 1.8 : 1 (Fails AA)
Against Black: 7.0 : 1 (Passes AA)
This color radiates a fresh, calm vibe often linked to nature's gentler shades like new leaves or clear tropical waters. It's widely appreciated in visual art and design for its soothing and clean appearance that doesn't overwhelm, making it ideal for backgrounds, accents, or highlights where a tranquil but uplifting mood is needed.
Notable Close Matches:
- PPG Paint - Sweet Pea: #C4EAD5 (Exact match, ΔE=0.00)
- Dutch Boy - Niagara Green: #C3EAD8 (ΔE~1.6)
- Behr - Green Curtain: #C5EBD6 (ΔE~0.35)
- Dunn-Edwards - Mint Smoothie: #C5E6D1 (ΔE~2.0)
- Vista - Mediterranean Mist: #C0EAD5 (ΔE~1.4)
Why Designers Use It
- This pastel mint green is favored for its balance between vibrancy and softness, making it versatile for creative spaces where calmness and clarity are priorities, such as wellness branding, environmental campaigns, and interior design schemes.
- Its natural, water-inspired tone recalls clear shallow seas and dew-kissed leaves, which designers use to evoke freshness, rejuvenation, and eco-friendly themes—especially popular in sustainable product packaging and organic lifestyle branding.
- Due to its moderate saturation and high lightness, it pairs beautifully with both light neutrals and darker accent colors, making it a reliable choice for UI/UX design, helping maintain visual accessibility (notably when paired with black for text or elements).
- Though it doesn’t meet WCAG AA contrast requirements against white, it excels against black or darker backgrounds, a common scenario in digital and print media to emphasize readability and reduce eye strain.
- On a cultural note, pastel greens have risen in popularity globally over the past decade with the wellness movement and minimalist design trends, connecting this shade to a sense of mindfulness and modern simplicity.
- Industrially, it's frequently used in paint collections for interiors and exteriors, as shown by its exact presence in PPG's "Sweet Pea," suggesting its practical appeal for home decor and commercial spaces looking for subtle but fresh hues.