Snow
Also known as: Snowman , Flawed White , Whitecap Snow , Orange Albedo
As a pale take on white, Snow carries pure and simple energy that suits medical branding and spacious layouts. For contrast, pair it with a white from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 20.31:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Snow color codes
- HEX
- #FFFAFA
- RGB
- rgb(255, 250, 250)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 250, 250, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 100%, 99%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 2%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 2%, 2%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(98.7 1.7 0.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(98.9% 0.005 17.2)
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 red 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: snow #FFFAFA · ΔE 0.0
- RAL 9003: Signal white #F4F8F4 · ΔE 5.5 · 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 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 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 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 1.03:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 20.31:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Snow background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Snow
Snow with its complement
Soft neighbors of Snow
Snow triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Sugar Milk #FFF9F5 · ΔE 2.0
- Grim White #F6F1F4 · ΔE 2.4
- Doctor #F9F9F9 · ΔE 2.5
- White #FFFFFF · ΔE 2.5
- Lotion #FEFDFA · ΔE 2.9
- Lighthouse #F3F4F4 · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Snow is closest to Beluga .
FAQ
Snow FAQs
What color is Snow?
Snow is a light white with the hex code #FFFAFA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 100% saturation, and 99% lightness.
What is the hex code for Snow?
The hex code for Snow is #FFFAFA. In RGB it's rgb(255, 250, 250), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 2%, 2%, 0%).
What colors go well with Snow?
Snow pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Snow : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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