Vapour
Also known as: Aphrodite’s Pearls, Cold White, Placebo Sky, Calm Waters
Vapour is what happens when white turns pale and vivid. The effect is clean and minimal, made 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Vapour
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.03:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 20.45:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Vapour background: #000000
Palettes featuring Vapour
Vapour with its complement
Soft neighbors of Vapour
Vapour triad
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.
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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