#F0FBF4 color
The hex color #F0FBF4 is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.1% red, 98.4% green and 95.7% blue (240, 251, 244).
Its hue angle is 142°, with 58% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Mint Cream (#F5FFFA), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.81:1).
#F0FBF4 color codes
| HEX | #F0FBF4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(240, 251, 244) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.1%, 98.4%, 95.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(142, 58%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(142, 4%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 3%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.65, -4.86, 2.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.65, 5.29, 156.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(86.758, 94.051, 99.153) | |
| Decimal | 15793140 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F0FBF4, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #F0FBF4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F0FBF4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #F0FBF4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fbf9f4Protanopia
no red cones#f9f8f4Deuteranopia
no green cones#eefbf9Tritanopia
no blue cones#f8f8f8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f0fbf4; }
.text { color: #f0fbf4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f0fbf4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(240 251 244 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f0fbf4, #f0fbfa); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #F0FBF4?
- #F0FBF4 is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Mint Cream. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F0FBF4?
- The RGB value is 240, 251, 244: 240 red, 251 green and 244 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F0FBF4?
- The complementary color is #FBF0F7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F0FBF4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.81:1 and white text 1.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.