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Honeydew

Honeydew
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Honeydew Parameter Conversion Table

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HEX#F0FFF0Copy
RGBrgb(240, 255, 240)Copy
HSLhsl(120, 100%, 97%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(120, 6%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(6%, 0%, 6%, 0%)Copy

Honeydew Color Schemes

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Complementary
#F0FFF0
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#FFF0FF
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Analogous
#F8FFF0
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#F0FFF8
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Split Complementary
#F8F0FF
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#FFF0F8
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Monochromatic
#F0FFF0
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#FFFFFF
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#FFFFFF
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#8AFF8A
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#24FF24
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#00BD00
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Honeydew WCAG Accessibility Contrast

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The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)

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White background #FFFFFF
1.04 : 1
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Black background #000000
20.27 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.05 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
12.19 : 1
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Honeydew Shade Variants

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Honeydew Color Introduction

Definition

Honeydew (HEX #F0FFF0) has the RGB value rgb(240, 255, 240), the HSL value hsl(120°, 100%, 97%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(6%, 0%, 6%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Honeydew is #FFF0FF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #F8FFF0 and #F0FFF8 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#F8F0FF, #FFF0F8) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Honeydew uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Honeydew has a contrast ratio of 1.04:1 against white and 20.27:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.

Color Characteristics

Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Honeydew has a lightness of 97% and a saturation of 100%, an extremely light tone close to white, ideal as a spacious light background that sets off darker content; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A very pale green-white.

Color Psychology

Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Honeydew tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.

Best Uses

Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Honeydew is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.

Honeydew Featured In

This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.

Plant ColorsPlant ColorsColor Card→GreenColor Family→