Mint Color / Colour Code #F0F6EE
This page shows the hex color code for mint (#F0F6EE). The colour is a green tone with 31% saturation and 95% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F0F6EE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F0F6EE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 75, 105, and 135 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 105, 225, and 345 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F0F6EE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 105 and saturation at 31%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 105 to 150 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 105 with its complement at 285 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 #F0F6EE
Lightness variations at hue 105 and 31% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F0F6EE
Design Use Cases for #F0F6EE
Balanced UI Color
At 31% saturation, #F0F6EE 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 95% lightness, #F0F6EE 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
#F0F6EE falls in the green range (hue 105). 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 #F0F6EE (hue 105) to its complement at hue 285. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 135. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f6ee, #f4eef6);
CSS Code for #F0F6EE
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F0F6EE based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #F0F6EE across image editing and color design tools.
About Mint (#F0F6EE)
#F0F6EE is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 240 red, 246 green, and 238 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 105 degrees with 31% saturation and 95% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F0F6EE is 243/255 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, 3% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F0F6EE against white is 1.10:1 and against black is 19.12:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.12:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F4EEF6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F0F6EE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F4F6EE and #EEF6F0, 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 #F0F6EE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F0F6EE?
- #F0F6EE is Mint, a green color (colour) with RGB(240, 246, 238), HSL(105, 31%, 95%), and CMYK(2%, 0%, 3%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 243/255.
- Is #F0F6EE accessible for text?
- Against white, #F0F6EE has a contrast ratio of 1.10:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.12:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F0F6EE?
- The complementary colour is #F4EEF6 (hue 285). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F4F6EE and #EEF6F0. The triadic palette adds #EEF0F6 and #F6EEF0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F0F6EE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f0f6ee; or rgb(240, 246, 238); or hsl(105, 31%, 95%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 105 31% 95%; 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.