#F0F9DA Hex Color

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This pale, unsaturated lime brings an airy, delicate feel to digital projects. Because it is highly luminous, #f0f9da works best as a soft background or a supporting tone for neutral palettes. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal text, providing excellent contrast for legibility. Avoid using it in full-screen bright environments where it may wash out, but it shines in clean, minimalist UI layouts.

Questions about #f0f9da

What is #f0f9da in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0f9da is rgb(240, 249, 218), in HSL hsl(77, 72%, 92%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 12%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f0f9da?
This pale lime works best when paired with deep charcoal or matte black text to ensure high legibility. For a harmonious palette, try balancing #f0f9da against soft, muted navy or warm, earthy terracotta tones to ground the brightness.
Is #f0f9da suitable for large text backgrounds?
Using #f0f9da as a full-screen background is ideal if you keep your interface clean and use high-contrast dark foreground elements. Be cautious of washing out content if the surrounding environment is already too bright or lacks sufficient text density.
Is #f0f9da readable on white or black?
#f0f9da has a 1.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.26:1 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.