The color mint was named after the leaves of the mint plant, “mentha” in Latin and “minthe” in Greek. It was first recorded as a color name in English during the Art Deco era, when it gained significant popularity in interior design and automobiles. Because the mint plant has been used in medicine for centuries and is known for its fresh flavor, the color itself shares these associations with cleanliness and renewal. In color psychology, mint is connected to clarity of thought, wellness and creativity. The color is particularly popular in online and interior spaces for its calming effect. Designers often pair it with deep blue, violet, or candy pink to create contemporary and youthful color palettes.
The standard hex code #98E2D0 represents a balanced mint tone that combines blue's tranquility with green's natural appeal. In the RGB color space, mint typically consists of R: 152, G: 226, B: 208, creating its characteristic cool-toned brightness. Professional printers achieve mint's refreshing quality using CMYK values of C: 48%, M: 0%, Y: 25%, K: 0%, where a moderate amount of cyan with a touch of yellow keeps the color cool and bright.
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