Cotton Boll
Also known as: First Snow , Husky , Harbour Afternoon , Coconut White
A lively white with a pure and simple character, Cotton Boll works well for spacious layouts and product photography. Because it leans neutral, balancing it with a orange keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (18.14:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Cotton Boll color codes
- HEX
- #E7EFFB
- RGB
- rgb(231, 239, 251)
- RGBA
- rgba(231, 239, 251, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(216, 71%, 95%)
- HSV
- hsv(216, 8%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(8%, 5%, 0%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(94.1 -1.1 -6.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(95.0% 0.018 258.4)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: aliceblue #F0F8FF · ΔE 3.0
- RAL 9003: Signal white #F4F8F4 · ΔE 7.9 · 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 Cotton Boll works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cotton Boll
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Cotton Boll by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.16:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 18.14:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Cotton Boll background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cotton Boll
Cotton Boll with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cotton Boll
Cotton Boll triad
Explore
Similar colors
- First Snow #E8EFF8 · ΔE 1.3
- Freeze Up #DEE9F4 · ΔE 2.1
- Iceberg #DAE4EE · ΔE 2.9
- Cotton Ball #F2F7FD · ΔE 3.2
- Diamond Cut #E9E9F0 · ΔE 3.9
- Bright Star #DDE2E6 · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cotton Boll is closest to Fuji Peak .
FAQ
Cotton Boll FAQs
What color is Cotton Boll?
Cotton Boll is a light white with the hex code #E7EFFB. In HSL terms it has a hue of 216°, 71% saturation, and 95% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cotton Boll?
The hex code for Cotton Boll is #E7EFFB. In RGB it's rgb(231, 239, 251), and in CMYK it's cmyk(8%, 5%, 0%, 2%).
What colors go well with Cotton Boll?
Cotton Boll pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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