#F0FFC0 color
The hex color #F0FFC0 is a very light, vivid yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.1% red, 100% green and 75.3% blue (240, 255, 192).
Its hue angle is 74°, with 100% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Kiwi Kiss (#EEF9C1), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.77:1).
#F0FFC0 color codes
| HEX | #F0FFC0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(240, 255, 192) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.1%, 100%, 75.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(74, 100%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(74, 25%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 25%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.57, -15.08, 28.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.57, 32.29, 117.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.209, 93.851, 63.696) | |
| Decimal | 15794112 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F0FFC0, 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 #F0FFC0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F0FFC0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.77:1 | 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 #F0FFC0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff8bcProtanopia
no red cones#fff8c3Deuteranopia
no green cones#f6f8eeTritanopia
no blue cones#f8f8f8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f0ffc0; }
.text { color: #f0ffc0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f0ffc0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(240 255 192 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f0ffc0, #d1ffc0); }
Similar colors
#eef9c1Kiwi Kiss#e5edb5Sour#ffffbfSour Veil#f5f9adYellow Chalk#fdfcbfYellow Mana#ddedbdMellow Mint#eeeeaaPollen#ddffaaLime Mist
Closest common color name: Cream.
Questions
- What color is #F0FFC0?
- #F0FFC0 is a very light, vivid yellow-green, closest to the named color Kiwi Kiss. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F0FFC0?
- The RGB value is 240, 255, 192: 240 red, 255 green and 192 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F0FFC0?
- The complementary color is #CFC0FF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F0FFC0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.77:1 and white text 1.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.