Honeydew
Also known as: Azure Mist, Spring White, Lime Slice, Snow White
Honeydew brings a clean and minimal feel to any palette. This pale white is a natural fit for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Honeydew
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.04:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 20.27:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Honeydew background: #000000
Palettes featuring Honeydew
Honeydew with its complement
Soft neighbors of Honeydew
Honeydew triad
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.
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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