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Green Yellow (Mint Cream)

#89FEB0

A vibrant and refreshing pastel shade, reminiscent of fresh mint leaves or creamy yogurt.

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Emotion & Mood

Emotion
VitalityFreshnessRenewal
Mood
InvigoratingRefreshingPlayful

Personality & Symbolism

EnergeticOptimisticInnovative
Cultural Symbolism

Growth, Abundance, Balance

Recommended Use

Ideal for design elements that require a lively, refreshing feel, such as digital interfaces, branding, or packaging for food and beverages.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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#fe8bd8
Split Complementary
#eb8bfe
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#fe8b9e
Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue140°
Saturation98%
Lightness77%
This is a light color with high saturation. It falls in the green hue family (140°).

Technical Values

HEX#89FEB0
RGBrgb(137, 254, 176)
HSLhsl(140, 98%, 77%)
CMYK46%, 0%, 31%, 0%
ContrastLight
CSSbackground: #89FEB0;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.25:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
16.87:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires a contrast ratio of ≥4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color for this background: black (#000000).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

This cool-toned color (hue 140°) evokes feelings of calm, trust, and intellectual focus. Cool colors tend to recede visually, creating depth and spaciousness in layouts.

Visual Weight

With 77% lightness, this color feels lightweight and expansive. Light colors psychologically reduce perceived weight of UI elements by up to 20%, making interfaces feel more airy.

Saturation Impact

The high saturation (98%) creates a vibrant, attention-demanding presence. Highly saturated colors are processed faster by the human brain — reaction time decreases by approximately 50ms compared to desaturated variants.

Design Applications

Nature & Sustainability

Symbolizes growth and eco-friendliness — perfect for environmental brands, organic products, and wellness apps.

Finance & Trust

Represents prosperity and stability — widely used in banking, fintech, and investment platforms.

Backgrounds & Space

Light tones create spacious, breathable layouts — ideal for content-heavy pages, minimalist designs, and card backgrounds.

CTAs & Accents

High saturation draws attention — use for primary buttons, notification badges, and important interactive elements.

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