First Snow color: hex code #E8EFF8
First Snow has the hex code #E8EFF8. It is a very light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91% red, 93.7% green and 97.3% blue (232, 239, 248).
Its hue angle is 214°, with 53% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 3% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.13:1).
First Snow (#E8EFF8) color codes
| HEX | #E8EFF8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(232, 239, 248) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91%, 93.7%, 97.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(214, 53%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(214, 6%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 4%, 0%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.17, -0.66, -5.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.17, 5.18, 262.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.085, 85.666, 101.052) | |
| Decimal | 15265784 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with First Snow, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #E8EFF8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E8EFF8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #E8EFF8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eceff8Protanopia
no red cones#eaeef8Deuteranopia
no green cones#e4f1f2Tritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e8eff8; }
.text { color: #e8eff8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e8eff8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(232 239 248 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e8eff8, #e9e8f8); }Similar colors
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See #E8EFF8 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E8EFF8?
- #E8EFF8 is a very light, moderate azure known as First Snow. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of First Snow?
- The RGB value is 232, 239, 248: 232 red, 239 green and 248 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of First Snow?
- The complementary color is #F8F1E8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E8EFF8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.13:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.