Snow
A clean and remarkably bright white
Snow is a remarkably clean, high-key white that mimics the brightness of fresh drifts. Because it remains so close to pure white, #fffafa works best as a primary background color for minimalist UI or clinical layouts where readability is key. It offers excellent contrast for black text, though it can wash out if placed directly against standard white elements. The hex code for Snow is #fffafa.
Questions about Snow
What is the hex code for Snow?
Snow is #fffafa. In RGB that is rgb(255, 250, 250), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 99%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 2%, 0%.
Is #fffafa considered a warm or cool white?
Snow #fffafa is categorized as a cool-leaning white because it contains subtle red and blue undertones, which prevent it from looking clinical or overly sterile. This makes it an excellent choice for interfaces that need to feel fresh rather than flat.
What colors pair best with Snow #fffafa in a design?
Is Snow readable on white or black?
Snow has a 1.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.30:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.