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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Snow
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.03:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 20.31:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Snow background: #000000
Palettes featuring Snow
Snow with its complement
Soft neighbors of Snow
Snow triad
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.
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.
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