Cloud Break
Also known as: Sugar Crystal, Placebo Purple, Bright Dusk, Tranquil Eve
A vivid white with a pure and simple character, Cloud Break works beautifully for spacious layouts and product photography. For contrast, pair it with a white from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (18.93:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Cloud Break color codes
- HEX
- #F6F1FE
- RGB
- rgb(246, 241, 254)
- RGBA
- rgba(246, 241, 254, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(263, 87%, 97%)
- HSV
- hsv(263, 5%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(3%, 5%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(95.8 3.5 -5.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(96.6% 0.018 303.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle purple undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: ghostwhite#F8F8FF · ΔE 4.0
- RAL 9003 — Signal white#F4F8F4 · ΔE 9.9 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Cloud Break works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings — warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cloud Break
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cloud Break by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.11:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 18.93:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Cloud Break background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cloud Break
Cloud Break with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cloud Break
Cloud Break triad
Similar colors
- Grim White#F6F1F4 · ΔE 4.5
- Bride#EFE7EB · ΔE 4.5
- Peekaboo#E6DEE6 · ΔE 4.6
- Pastel Day#DFD8E1 · ΔE 5.7
- Snow#FFFAFA · ΔE 6.2
- Cotton Boll#E7EFFB · ΔE 6.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cloud Break is closest to Enoki.
Cloud Break FAQs
What color is Cloud Break?
Cloud Break is a light white with the hex code #F6F1FE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 263°, 87% saturation, and 97% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cloud Break?
The hex code for Cloud Break is #F6F1FE. In RGB it's rgb(246, 241, 254), and in CMYK it's cmyk(3%, 5%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with Cloud Break?
Cloud Break pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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