Honeydew

HEX: #F0FFF0 | Modern Palette

On White
1.04:1
FAIL
On Black
20.27:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#F0FFF0
RGB
240, 255, 240
HSL
120°, 100% ,97%
CMYK
6, 0, 6, 0

About Honeydew

Honeydew (#F0FFF0) is a color with RGB(240, 255, 240) and HSL(120°, 100%, 97.1%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #FFF0FF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #F0F0FF and #FFF0F0. The name comes from Honeydew (English).

  • HEX: #F0FFF0
  • RGB: 240, 255, 240
  • HSL: 120°, 100%, 97.1%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #FFF0FF
  • Triadic colors: #F0F0FF, #FFF0F0
  • The name comes from Honeydew (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #F0FFF0 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon Cool
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #FBFBF0
Protanopia #FDFDF0
Tritanopia #F2FDFD
Achromatopsia #FBFBFB

Frequently Asked Questions

Honeydew (#F0FFF0) is a color with RGB(240, 255, 240) and HSL(120°, 100%, 97.1%).

#F0FFF0 pairs strongly with #FFF0FF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#F0FFF0 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon, Cool styles.

#F0FFF0 is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Honeydew is linked to Honeydew from English, meaning A type of melon with sweet, green flesh; also, a sweet, sticky substance secreted by aphids or other insects..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Honeydew
Meaning A type of melon with sweet, green flesh; also, a sweet, sticky substance secreted by aphids or other insects.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 17th Century (for the melon)

History

The word 'honeydew' itself is a compound of 'honey' (Old English 'hunig') and 'dew' (Old English 'dēaw'). Historically, 'honeydew' referred to a sweet, sticky substance found on plants, often secreted by aphids or other insects, or sometimes believed to fall from the sky like dew. This substance was sometimes collected and eaten. The application of 'honeydew' to a specific type of melon is much more recent. The 'Honeydew' melon variety, known for its pale green flesh and sweet taste, is believed to have originated in France and Algeria, and was introduced to the United States around the turn of the 20th century. Its name likely reflects its sweetness. The color #f0fff0 'Honeydew' is a very pale, light green, reminiscent of the interior flesh of the melon.

First Recorded Use

The term 'honeydew' for the melon variety specifically became common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, though the concept of 'honey-dew' as a sweet secretion dates back much further.

Cultural Associations

The Honeydew melon is a popular fruit, often found in fruit salads and as a refreshing snack. Its name evokes a sense of natural sweetness and freshness. In color palettes, 'Honeydew' is often used to represent softness, nature, and a subtle, calming presence. It's a common web color name.

Similar Named Colors
Mint Cream #F5FFFA ΔE 4.78
Light Yellow #FFFFED ΔE 5.93
Ivory #FFFFF0 ΔE 6.02
Azure Mist/web #F0FFFF ΔE 6.58

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #F0FFF0;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #F0FFF0;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #F0FFF0;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #F0FFF0,
        #FFF0FF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #F0FFF0,
        #FFF0FF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$honeydew: #F0FFF0;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$honeydew-r: 240;
$honeydew-g: 255;
$honeydew-b: 240;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $honeydew;
    color: rgba($honeydew-r, $honeydew-g, $honeydew-b, 0.8);
}