Color #F0F5E5 Color / Colour Code #F0F5E5
This page shows the hex color code for color #f0f5e5 (#F0F5E5). The colour is a green tone with 44% saturation and 93% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F0F5E5 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F0F5E5 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 49, 79, and 109 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 79, 199, and 319 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F0F5E5
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 79 and saturation at 44%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 79 to 124 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 79 with its complement at 259 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #F0F5E5
Lightness variations at hue 79 and 44% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F0F5E5
Design Use Cases for #F0F5E5
Balanced UI Color
At 44% saturation, #F0F5E5 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Near-White Background
At 93% lightness, #F0F5E5 is very close to white but carries a subtle green tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Success & Growth Indicators
#F0F5E5 falls in the green range (hue 79). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #F0F5E5 (hue 79) to its complement at hue 259. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 109. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f5e5, #eae5f5);
CSS Code for #F0F5E5
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F0F5E5 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
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About Color #F0F5E5 (#F0F5E5)
#F0F5E5 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 240 red, 245 green, and 229 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 79 degrees with 44% saturation and 93% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F0F5E5 is 242/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F0F5E5 against white is 1.11:1 and against black is 18.90:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.90:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EAE5F5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F0F5E5. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F5F2E5 and #E8F5E5, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #F0F5E5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F0F5E5?
- #F0F5E5 is Color #F0F5E5, a green color (colour) with RGB(240, 245, 229), HSL(79, 44%, 93%), and CMYK(2%, 0%, 7%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 242/255.
- Is #F0F5E5 accessible for text?
- Against white, #F0F5E5 has a contrast ratio of 1.11:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.90:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F0F5E5?
- The complementary colour is #EAE5F5 (hue 259). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F5F2E5 and #E8F5E5. The triadic palette adds #E5F0F5 and #F5E5F0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F0F5E5 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f0f5e5; or rgb(240, 245, 229); or hsl(79, 44%, 93%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 79 44% 93%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.