#F0F4EC Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated lime sits on the edge of grey and off-white. The hex code for this neutral shade is #f0f4ec. Because it remains highly accessible, black body text reads clearly against its light surface. Designers often use this color as a 60% base in clean, minimal layouts, pairing it with deeper forest greens to maintain an airy feel without looking washed out.
Questions about #f0f4ec
What is #f0f4ec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0f4ec is rgb(240, 244, 236), in HSL hsl(90, 27%, 94%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 3%, 4%.
What colors pair best with #f0f4ec for a balanced design?
#f0f4ec works beautifully as a high-volume base when paired with deep, earthy forest green or charcoal accents to anchor the design. The contrast between this light lime and darker tones prevents your interface from feeling washed out or overly sterile.
Is #f0f4ec readable on white or black?
#f0f4ec has a 1.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.85:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.