First Snow
Also known as: Cotton Boll , Coconut White , Placebo Blue , Clear Vision
With its neutral undertone, First Snow (#E8EFF8) comes across as pure and simple. Designers reach for it in 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.
Reference
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)
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 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. 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: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of First Snow
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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 First Snow 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 18.13:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a First Snow background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring First Snow
First Snow with its complement
Soft neighbors of First Snow
First Snow triad
Explore
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
- Diamond Cut #E9E9F0 · ΔE 3.3
- Bright Star #DDE2E6 · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of First Snow is closest to Fuji Peak .
FAQ
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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