A study in green
Honeydew
#F0FFF0
- Family
- Green
- L
- 0.985
- C
- 0.025
- H
- 145°
Notes
Honeydew is a pale, slightly green-tinted off-white named after the melon. The CSS hex is one of the quieter pastels in the spec and works well as a calm background for wellness, food, and skincare brands. It pairs with deep green for type, or with terracotta for a softer secondary accent. Two Honeydew surfaces sitting adjacent will read as identical in dim viewing conditions, so use it as a single-layer background rather than for layered surfaces. The cool tint distinguishes it from warm off-whites like Floral White or Seashell, which carry yellow undertones instead.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Honeydew?
Honeydew is a pale, slightly green-tinted off-white named after the melon. The CSS hex is one of the quieter pastels in the spec and works well as a calm background for wellness, food, and skincare brands. Its hex code is #F0FFF0.
What are the tints and shades of Honeydew?
uishades builds an 11-step OKLCH ramp for Honeydew (#F0FFF0) - its lightest tints through its darkest shades - plus an 11-stop Tailwind scale (50–950), both keyed to the same 50–950 stops. Lightness steps stay evenly spaced and the hue stays stable, so the mid-tones don't go muddy.
What colors pair well with Honeydew?
Its complementary color is #FFF5FF. Triadic partners are #F2FAFF and #FFF4F1; analogous neighbours are #EAFFF9 and #F9FDE9.
What are the OKLCH and RGB values of Honeydew?
Honeydew is #F0FFF0 - OKLCH 0.985 0.025 145°, rgb(240 255 240), in the green family.