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#E1E4E1

RGB
225, 228, 225
Brightness
226.8
HSL (°,%,%)
120°, 5%, 89%
HSV V %
89%
Lab
90.3, -1.5, 1.1
CMYK (%)
1%, 0%, 1%, 11%
PNG size
3.9 KB
Tone / Feel
very light, muted cool hue
Black text 16.39:1 AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text 1.28:1 Fail (normal) · Fail (large)

Recommended text: Black (16.39:1 — AAA / AAA)

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Color Profile: #E1E4E1

Common Name: Alphine Snow

RGB: (225, 228, 225)

HSL: (120°, 10%, 89%)

Contrast vs White: 1.2 (AA pass)

Contrast vs Black: 19.4 (AA pass)

Mood: This shade conveys a serene, soft, and almost ethereal feel, reminiscent of a quiet snow-covered morning. It offers a subtle and delicate touch, often associated with calmness and tranquility. The neutral nature of this color makes it versatile for various design contexts, leaning towards understated elegance.

Close Named Matches:

  • Jotun Alphine Snow - #E1E4E1 (Exact match)
  • BS 2660-9093 Silver - #DDDAC9
  • Benjamin Moore Mineral Ice - #DEE2E2
  • Dulux Heritage Edelweiss White - #E8E8E4
  • PPG Paints Aria - #E3E4E2

Why Designers Use It:

This soft, almost imperceptible shade is particularly popular in modern interior design for its ability to create a calming and welcoming atmosphere. It's often favored in Scandinavian-inspired designs due to its association with winter landscapes and minimalism. The subdued quality allows it to pair well with both bold accents and other neutral tones. It is a go-to in spaces aiming for subtle elegance, often found in spa environments, home interiors, and corporate offices looking for a refined, yet gentle touch.

This color is also utilized in various paint systems, such as those by Jotun and Benjamin Moore, showing its widespread adoption across different industries from architecture to product design.

Palette neighbours

#1E1B1E Complement #E1E1E4 Triad 1 #E4E1E1 Triad 2 #E1E4E3 Analogous 1 #E3E4E1 Analogous 2