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Honeydew

#DBF0DC

Honeydew is a cool light color with the hex code #DBF0DC. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 219, 240, 220 in digital design or CMYK 9%, 0%, 8%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Honeydew Color Values

HEX
#DBF0DC
RGB
219, 240, 220
HSL
123°, 41%, 90%
CMYK
9, 0, 8, 6

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Honeydew sits at 123° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 41% saturation and 90% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Honeydew work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Honeydew in print, the CMYK breakdown of 9%, 0%, 8%, 6% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Honeydew

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DBF0DC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 219, 240, 220;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DBF0DC',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 9%
M: 0%
Y: 8%
K: 6%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(219, 240, 220)
rgba(219, 240, 220, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

3 brand s with colors near 123° on the color wheel

Google logo
Google
Pixar logo
Pixar
Spotify logo
Spotify

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBF0DC?
#DBF0DC is Honeydew, a cool light color with RGB values of 219, 240, 220. It has a hue of 123°, 41% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DBF0DC?
The RGB color code for #DBF0DC is rgb(219, 240, 220). This means it contains 219 red, 240 green, and 220 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Honeydew a warm or cool color?
Honeydew (#DBF0DC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DBF0DC in CSS?
You can use #DBF0DC in CSS with: background-color: #DBF0DC; or color: #DBF0DC; or as an RGB value: rgb(219, 240, 220). For print design, use CMYK: 9%, 0%, 8%, 6%.

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