Snow

HEX: #FFFAFA | Modern Palette

On White
1.03:1
FAIL
On Black
20.31:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FFFAFA
RGB
255, 250, 250
HSL
0°, 100% ,99%
CMYK
0, 2, 2, 0

About Snow

Snow (#FFFAFA) is a color with RGB(255, 250, 250) and HSL(0°, 100%, 99%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #FAFFFF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #FAFFFA and #FAFAFF. The name comes from Snow (English).

  • HEX: #FFFAFA
  • RGB: 255, 250, 250
  • HSL: 0°, 100%, 99%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #FAFFFF
  • Triadic colors: #FAFFFA, #FAFAFF
  • The name comes from Snow (English).

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Color Palettes

Snow #FFFAFA is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
CRIMSON RED
RED
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
RED
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Snow #FFFAFA pairs with #FAFFFF as its complementary color, and #FAFFFA and #FAFAFF in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Snow #FFFAFA moves from dark #1A0000 tones through the base color to lighter #FFE6E6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #FBFBFA
Protanopia #FBFBFA
Tritanopia #FFFAFA
Achromatopsia #FBFBFB

Frequently Asked Questions

Snow (#FFFAFA) is a color with RGB(255, 250, 250) and HSL(0°, 100%, 99%).

#FFFAFA pairs strongly with #FAFFFF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FFFAFA is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#FFFAFA is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Snow is linked to Snow from English, meaning Precipitation in the form of ice crystals, typically appearing as white flakes..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Snow
Meaning Precipitation in the form of ice crystals, typically appearing as white flakes.
Language English
First Recorded Use Old English

History

The word 'snow' derives from Old English 'snāw', which itself comes from Proto-Germanic '*snaiwaz' and ultimately from Proto-Indo-European '*sneygʷʰ-' meaning 'to snow, to be cold'. This root is also the source of words for snow in other Indo-European languages, such as Latin 'nix' (genitive 'nivis'), Greek 'nipha', Russian 'sneg', and Irish 'sneachta'. The color 'Snow' (#fffafa) is a very pale, off-white color, often used to describe a shade that is almost pure white but with a very slight hint of warmth or creaminess, reminiscent of freshly fallen snow.

First Recorded Use

Before 900 AD

Cultural Associations

Snow holds significant cultural importance across many societies, particularly those in colder climates. It is associated with winter, holidays (like Christmas), recreation (skiing, snowboarding), and often symbolizes purity, stillness, and renewal. In literature and art, snow can evoke feelings of beauty, isolation, danger, or peace. The specific color 'Snow' is frequently used in design and fashion to convey elegance, cleanliness, and minimalism.

Similar Named Colors
White #FFFFFF ΔE 2.54
White Smoke #F5F5F5 ΔE 2.71
Isabelline #F4F0EC ΔE 3.15
Munsell #F2F3F4 ΔE 3.31

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FFFAFA;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FFFAFA;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FFFAFA;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FFFAFA,
        #FAFFFF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FFFAFA,
        #FAFFFF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$snow: #FFFAFA;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$snow-r: 255;
$snow-g: 250;
$snow-b: 250;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $snow;
    color: rgba($snow-r, $snow-g, $snow-b, 0.8);
}