Honeydew
Also known as: Azure Mist , Spring White , Lime Slice , Snow White
Honeydew is a pale, vivid white that reads as clean and minimal. It earns its place in spacious layouts and product photography. Because it leans neutral, balancing it with a white keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (20.27:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Honeydew color codes
- HEX
- #F0FFF0
- RGB
- rgb(240, 255, 240)
- RGBA
- rgba(240, 255, 240, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(120, 100%, 97%)
- HSV
- hsv(120, 6%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(6%, 0%, 6%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(98.6 -7.1 5.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(98.5% 0.025 145.4)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: honeydew #F0FFF0 · ΔE 0.0
- RAL 9010: Pure white #F7F9EF · ΔE 5.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Honeydew works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings. It turns warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material: coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Honeydew
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Honeydew by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.04:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 20.27:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Honeydew background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Honeydew
Honeydew with its complement
Soft neighbors of Honeydew
Honeydew triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Snow White #EEFFEE · ΔE 1.0
- Mojito #E4F3E0 · ΔE 2.9
- Polar #E5F2E7 · ΔE 3.1
- Milk Foam #F6FFE8 · ΔE 3.5
- Mount Eden #E7EFE0 · ΔE 4.0
- Cryo Freeze #DDECE0 · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Honeydew is closest to Cloud Break .
FAQ
Honeydew FAQs
What color is Honeydew?
Honeydew is a light white with the hex code #F0FFF0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 120°, 100% saturation, and 97% lightness.
What is the hex code for Honeydew?
The hex code for Honeydew is #F0FFF0. In RGB it's rgb(240, 255, 240), and in CMYK it's cmyk(6%, 0%, 6%, 0%).
What colors go well with Honeydew?
Honeydew pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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