Dove’s Wing
Also known as: Decorator White , Cotton Field , Snow Globe , Picket Fence
There is a pure and simple quality to Dove’s Wing. The gentle, neutral white at #F4F2EA rewards product photography and minimalist design. Dove’s Wing plays well with white tones. The harmonies below show which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (18.74:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Dove’s Wing color codes
- HEX
- #F4F2EA
- RGB
- rgb(244, 242, 234)
- RGBA
- rgba(244, 242, 234, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(48, 31%, 94%)
- HSV
- hsv(48, 4%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 1%, 4%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(95.5 -0.3 4.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(96.0% 0.011 95.2)
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 warm
subtle yellow 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: floralwhite #FFFAF0 · ΔE 2.3
- RAL 9010: Pure white #F7F9EF · ΔE 2.6 · 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 Dove’s Wing 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. It turns 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Dove’s Wing
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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 Dove’s Wing 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 1.12:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 18.74:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Dove’s Wing background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dove’s Wing
Dove’s Wing with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dove’s Wing
Dove’s Wing triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Salt #EFEDE6 · ΔE 1.1
- Marshmallow #F0EEE4 · ΔE 1.3
- Open Book #F5F1E5 · ΔE 1.8
- Polar Bear #EAE9E0 · ΔE 2.1
- Fogtown #EEF0E7 · ΔE 2.2
- Blanco #EBEAE5 · ΔE 2.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dove’s Wing is closest to Cotton Ball .
FAQ
Dove’s Wing FAQs
What color is Dove’s Wing?
Dove’s Wing is a light white with the hex code #F4F2EA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 48°, 31% saturation, and 94% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dove’s Wing?
The hex code for Dove’s Wing is #F4F2EA. In RGB it's rgb(244, 242, 234), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 1%, 4%, 4%).
What colors go well with Dove’s Wing?
Dove’s Wing pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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