Vapour
Also known as: Aphrodite’s Pearls , Cold White , Placebo Sky , Calm Waters
A vivid white with a clean and minimal character, Vapour works well for product photography and minimalist design. A white counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (20.45:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Vapour color codes
- HEX
- #F0FFFF
- RGB
- rgb(240, 255, 255)
- RGBA
- rgba(240, 255, 255, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(180, 100%, 97%)
- HSV
- hsv(180, 6%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(6%, 0%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(98.9 -5.1 -1.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(98.9% 0.016 196.9)
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 cyan 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: azure #F0FFFF · ΔE 0.0
- RAL 9003: Signal white #F4F8F4 · ΔE 4.6 · 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 Vapour works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Vapour
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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 Vapour 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 20.45:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Vapour background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Vapour
Vapour with its complement
Soft neighbors of Vapour
Vapour triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Calm Waters #E7FAFA · ΔE 1.9
- Bubbles #E7FEFF · ΔE 2.7
- Bone-Chilling #E1F2F0 · ΔE 3.1
- Warp Drive #EAF2F1 · ΔE 3.6
- Ceramic #FCFFF9 · ΔE 5.2
- Beluga #EFF2F1 · ΔE 5.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Vapour is closest to Snow .
FAQ
Vapour FAQs
What color is Vapour?
Vapour is a light white with the hex code #F0FFFF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 180°, 100% saturation, and 97% lightness.
What is the hex code for Vapour?
The hex code for Vapour is #F0FFFF. In RGB it's rgb(240, 255, 255), and in CMYK it's cmyk(6%, 0%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with Vapour?
Vapour pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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