Color #F0FBEF Color / Colour Code #F0FBEF
This page shows the hex color code for color #f0fbef (#F0FBEF). The colour is a green tone with 60% saturation and 96% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F0FBEF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F0FBEF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 85, 115, and 145 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 115, 235, and 355 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F0FBEF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 115 and saturation at 60%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 115 to 160 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 115 with its complement at 295 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 #F0FBEF
Lightness variations at hue 115 and 60% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F0FBEF
Design Use Cases for #F0FBEF
Vibrant Brand Color
#F0FBEF has a strong 60% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Near-White Background
At 96% lightness, #F0FBEF 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
#F0FBEF falls in the green range (hue 115). 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 #F0FBEF (hue 115) to its complement at hue 295. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 145. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fbef, #faeffb);
CSS Code for #F0FBEF
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F0FBEF based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #F0FBEF across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #F0FBEF (#F0FBEF)
#F0FBEF is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 240 red, 251 green, and 239 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 115 degrees with 60% saturation and 96% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F0FBEF is 246/255 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 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F0FBEF against white is 1.06:1 and against black is 19.75:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.75:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FAEFFB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F0FBEF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F6FBEF and #EFFBF4, 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 #F0FBEF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F0FBEF?
- #F0FBEF is Color #F0FBEF, a green color (colour) with RGB(240, 251, 239), HSL(115, 60%, 96%), and CMYK(4%, 0%, 5%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 246/255.
- Is #F0FBEF accessible for text?
- Against white, #F0FBEF has a contrast ratio of 1.06:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.75:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F0FBEF?
- The complementary colour is #FAEFFB (hue 295). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F6FBEF and #EFFBF4. The triadic palette adds #EFF0FB and #FBEFF0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F0FBEF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f0fbef; or rgb(240, 251, 239); or hsl(115, 60%, 96%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 115 60% 96%; 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.