Snow Blind Color Palette
#FAFAF8 · #ECECE8 · #D2D2CC · #ACACA6
Use #FAFAF8 as the background. Use #ECECE8 as the primary accent. Use #D2D2CC as secondary. Use #ACACA6 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Snow Blind — mono, cool, pastel, night.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Snow Blind color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 95.5% | 250, 250, 248 | 0%, 0%, 1%, 2% | 60°, 17%, 98% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 83.6% | 236, 236, 232 | 0%, 0%, 2%, 7% | 60°, 10%, 92% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 64.2% | 210, 210, 204 | 0%, 0%, 3%, 18% | 60°, 6%, 81% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 41.0% | 172, 172, 166 | 0%, 0%, 3%, 33% | 60°, 3%, 66% |
Snow Blind Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Snow Blind palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Snow Blind Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #ACACA6 on #FAFAF8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.18:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FAFAF8 on #ACACA6 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.18:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #ACACA6 on #ECECE8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.93:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #ECECE8 on #ACACA6 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.93:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #ACACA6 on #D2D2CC |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.50:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D2D2CC on #ACACA6 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.50:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D2D2CC on #FAFAF8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.45:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FAFAF8 on #D2D2CC |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.45:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D2D2CC on #ECECE8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.28:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #ECECE8 on #D2D2CC |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.28:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #ECECE8 on #FAFAF8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.13:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FAFAF8 on #ECECE8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.13:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Snow Blind palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Snow Blind
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #ECECE8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #ECECE8 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Snow Blind Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #ECECE8 for small UI elements on #FAFAF8 — at 1.1:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #ACACA6 on #FAFAF8 — 2.2:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #D2D2CC behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Snow Blind Color Scheme
To use this Snow Blind color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #FAFAF8 for the main background and #ECECE8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #ACACA6 and #FAFAF8 is 2.18:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Snow Blind Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Snow Blind color palette?
The Snow Blind palette contains #FAFAF8, #ECECE8, #D2D2CC, #ACACA6. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Snow Blind color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #ACACA6 on #FAFAF8 reaches 2.2:1 (Fail). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Snow Blind palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #ABABBA, #EBEDE9, #151514 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Snow Blind palette create?
Snow Blind reads as mono, cool, pastel. Muted yellow drives the personality, grounded by muted yellow — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Snow Blind color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Snow Blind palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Snow Blind palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Snow Blind's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.