First Snow
Also known as: Cotton Boll, Coconut White, Placebo Blue, Clear Vision
Part of the white family, First Snow pairs a pale base with a pure and simple presence — ideal for product photography and minimalist design. Its complement lands in orange territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (18.13:1), but avoid it as text on white.
First Snow color codes
- HEX
- #E8EFF8
- RGB
- rgb(232, 239, 248)
- RGBA
- rgba(232, 239, 248, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(214, 53%, 94%)
- HSV
- hsv(214, 6%, 97%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(6%, 4%, 0%, 3%)
- LAB
- lab(94.1 -1.2 -5.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.9% 0.014 254.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: aliceblue#F0F8FF · ΔE 2.2
- RAL 9003 — Signal white#F4F8F4 · ΔE 6.6 · 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 First Snow 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 First Snow
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from First Snow 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 18.13:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a First Snow background: #000000
Palettes featuring First Snow
First Snow with its complement
Soft neighbors of First Snow
First Snow triad
Similar colors
- Cotton Boll#E7EFFB · ΔE 1.3
- Freeze Up#DEE9F4 · ΔE 2.1
- Cotton Ball#F2F7FD · ΔE 2.2
- Iceberg#DAE4EE · ΔE 2.8
- Bright Star#DDE2E6 · ΔE 3.6
- Cityscape#DAE3E7 · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of First Snow is closest to Fuji Peak.
First Snow FAQs
What color is First Snow?
First Snow is a light white with the hex code #E8EFF8. In HSL terms it has a hue of 214°, 53% saturation, and 94% lightness.
What is the hex code for First Snow?
The hex code for First Snow is #E8EFF8. In RGB it's rgb(232, 239, 248), and in CMYK it's cmyk(6%, 4%, 0%, 3%).
What colors go well with First Snow?
First Snow pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with white accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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