Honeydew
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Honeydew is a luminous, near-white tone with faint, cooling green undertones. Because it sits so close to pure white, it works best as a subtle background shade that prevents high-contrast designs from feeling sterile. It pairs well with charcoal greys or deep forest greens to ground its airy nature. The hex code for this delicate, clean hue is #f0fff0.
Questions about Honeydew
What is the hex code for Honeydew?
Honeydew is #f0fff0. In RGB that is rgb(240, 255, 240), in HSL hsl(120, 100%, 97%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 6%, 0%.
When should I use #f0fff0 instead of standard white?
#f0fff0 acts as a softer, more sophisticated alternative to pure white because its faint green undertones reduce screen glare and provide a gentle, high-end finish. It works exceptionally well in minimalist web interfaces where you need readability without the harshness of a stark, blinding background.
Which colors create a balanced palette with #f0fff0?
Is Honeydew readable on white or black?
Honeydew has a 1.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.26:1 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.