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Snow#FFFAFA

Snow color code is #FFFAFA. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with snow.

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Snow Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Snow is 0.9653. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.03:1 against white and 20.31:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Snow on white1.03:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Snow on black20.31:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Snow1.03:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on Snow20.31:1AAA

Snow — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Snow?+
The hex code for Snow is #FFFAFA. In RGB it's rgb(255, 250, 250), and in HSL it's hsl(0, 100%, 99%).
What is the RGB value of Snow?+
Snow in RGB is (255, 250, 250). Written in CSS: rgb(255, 250, 250).
What is the CMYK value of Snow?+
Snow converts to CMYK(0%, 2%, 2%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FFFAFA.
Is snow a warm or cool color?+
Snow (#FFFAFA) is a warm off-white — its hue sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does snow belong to?+
Snow belongs to the off-white family. Its HSL is 0°, 100%, 99% — a warm tone within the broader off-white group.
Is snow accessible for body text on a white background?+
Snow on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.03:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for snow?+
The nearest Pantone match for Snow (#FFFAFA) is 11-0602 Off White, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Snow in design

Practical guidance for using snow (#FFFAFA) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Snow (#FFFAFA) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 20.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Snow (#FFFAFA) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into minimalist editorial, luxury fashion, wellness brands. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Snow flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — snow can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

Snow is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.

Brands that use Snow

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of snow (#FFFAFA). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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