lightgreen

Lightgreen is a color in the green family characterized by high brightness and moderate saturation. In digital color spaces, it commonly refers to the CSS color keyword lightgreen, which corresponds to the hex value #90EE90 and the RGB components (144, 238, 144). In HSL, it is near hue 120°, with a lightness around 75% and a relatively high saturation, yielding a bright, cool green.

The name reflects standard color-naming conventions that place the word light before a base color to indicate a lighter tint. Lightgreen is one of the named colors defined in the CSS Color Module and is widely supported in web browsers for styling text, backgrounds, and UI elements.

Symbolism and usage: Lightgreen is often associated with growth, renewal, and nature. It is used in branding and design related to health, ecology, and springtime, and is common in nature photography and product packaging. On screens, its brightness requires attention to contrast; on light backgrounds it can look washed out, so designers pair it with darker text or complementary colors to maintain legibility.

Related colors and variations: Other light greens include palegreen and springgreen, while lime green describes a brighter, more yellowish-green. In printing, lightgreen equivalents are produced through CMYK mixtures and can shift depending on the printer and substrate.

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