Cotton Boll

Also known as: First Snow, Husky, Harbour Afternoon, Coconut White

Cotton Boll sits on the neutral side of the spectrum: a lively white that feels pure and simple. Try it in 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.

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)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning cool

subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Cotton Boll

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

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

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 1.16:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 18.14:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Cotton Boll background: #000000

Palettes featuring Cotton Boll

Cotton Boll with its complement

Soft neighbors of Cotton Boll

Cotton Boll triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cotton Boll is closest to Fuji Peak.

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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