Snow is a very light, vivid shade in the white color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFFAFA, which equals rgb(255, 250, 250) in RGB and hsl(0, 100%, 99%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M2 Y2 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFFAFA - RGB
255, 250, 250 - HSL
0°, 100%, 99% - CMYK
0, 2, 2, 0 - Family
White - Tone
Very light, vivid
About Snow
White and off-white shades keep layouts clean and open. Slightly tinted whites such as ivory, snow and ghost white add warmth or coolness without losing brightness. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 20.31:1. Its complementary color is #FAFFFF.
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Snow color codes
| HEX | #FFFAFA |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 250, 250) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 100%, 99%) |
| HSV | 0°, 2%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 2%, 2%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16775930 |
Shades and tints of Snow
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFFEFE - 100
#FFFDFD - 200
#FFFDFD - 300
#FFFCFC - 400
#FFFBFB - 500
#FFFAFA - 600
#D5D0D0 - 700
#AAA7A7 - 800
#807D7D - 900
#555353 - 950
#2B2A2A
Color harmonies for Snow
- Complementary
#FAFFFF≈ White - Analogous −30°
#FFFAFC≈ Snow - Analogous +30°
#FFFCFA≈ Snow - Triadic +120°
#FAFFFA≈ Mint Cream - Triadic +240°
#FAFAFF≈ Ghost White - Split 150°
#FAFFFC≈ Mint Cream - Split 210°
#FAFCFF≈ Ghost White
Contrast and accessibility of Snow
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Snow | Aa | 1.03:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Snow | Aa | 20.31:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Snow
background-color: #FFFAFA;color: #FFFAFA;background-color: rgb(255, 250, 250);background-color: hsl(0, 100%, 99%);:root { --color-snow: #FFFAFA; }class="bg-[#FFFAFA]"Colors similar to Snow
- White
#FFFFFF - Floral White
#FFFAF0 - Ghost White
#F8F8FF - Ivory
#FFFFF0 - Seashell
#FFF5EE - Mint Cream
#F5FFFA - White Smoke
#F5F5F5 - Lavender Blush
#FFF0F5 - Alice Blue
#F0F8FF - Azure
#F0FFFF - Warm Gray 95
#F3F2F1 - Neutral Gray 95
#F2F2F2
More white shades
- White
#FFFFFF - Ivory
#FFFFF0 - Ghost White
#F8F8FF - Alice Blue
#F0F8FF - Azure
#F0FFFF - Floral White
#FFFAF0 - Honeydew
#F0FFF0 - Lavender Blush
#FFF0F5 - Seashell
#FFF5EE - White Smoke
#F5F5F5
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Snow?
The HEX code for Snow is #FFFAFA.
What is the RGB value of Snow?
Snow has an RGB value of 255, 250, 250 (rgb(255, 250, 250)). In HSL it is 0°, 100%, 99%.
What text color should I use on Snow?
Use black text on Snow. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.03:1 and black text has 20.31:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Snow?
The complementary color of Snow is #FAFFFF. Analogous colors #FFFAFC and #FFFCFA also pair well.