Color Palettes

Cotton white color

A clean, natural white like a fresh cotton boll. It is soft rather than stark, making it a favorite for bedding, T-shirts and simple, airy rooms.

Also known as: Cotton.

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The hex code for cotton white is #FBFBF9. In RGB it is rgb(251, 251, 249), in HSL hsl(60, 20%, 98%) and in CMYK 0, 0, 1, 2.

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Colors similar to cotton white

Off-white#FAF9F6White#FFFFFFSnow white#FFFAFAWhite smoke#F5F5F5Mint cream#F5FFFAPorcelain#F4F1EA

About cotton white

Cotton white (#FBFBF9) is a warm, light, muted color. It belongs to the whites family. It mixes 251 red, 251 green and 249 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in fashion, home decor, bedding.

Swatch of Cotton white with its shades from light to dark · #FBFBF9
Cotton white · #FBFBF9

Cotton white shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

See all its shades: Color shades generator

Cotton white outfits: palettes by season

Outfit palettes with cotton white or a very close shade, each with 8 outfits to copy.

Quiet luxuryWinter · MenMountainWinter · MenMinimalistSpring · MenOfficeSpring · MenMinimalistSummer · MenNight outSummer · Men

Cotton white color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: White smoke
Analogous
TriadicClose to: Snow white
Split complementaryClose to: Snow white
TetradicClose to: White smoke, Snow white

Cotton white color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Cotton white
Analogous palette · Cotton white
Complementary palette · Cotton white
Triadic palette · Cotton white
With neutrals palette · Cotton white
With an accent palette · Cotton white

Cotton white contrast with text

White textContrast 1.0:1 · Not recommended
Black textContrast 20.3:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --cotton-white: #FBFBF9;
  --cotton-white-rgb: 251, 251, 249;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--cotton-white); }
.text { color: var(--cotton-white); }

Colors similar to cotton white

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More whites

WhiteIvoryCreamBoneOff-whiteSnow whitePearlAlabasterLinenWhite smokeVanillaEggshellAntique whiteEcruFloral whiteOld laceMagnoliaMint creamHoneydewWarm whiteOyster whiteChalk whitePorcelainSeashell
Swatch of Cotton white with its shades from light to dark · #FBFBF9
Swatch of Cotton white with its shades from light to dark · #FBFBF9

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for cotton white?

The hex code for cotton white is #FBFBF9. In RGB it is rgb(251, 251, 249), in HSL hsl(60, 20%, 98%) and in CMYK 0, 0, 1, 2.

What is the complementary color of cotton white?

Its complement on the color wheel is #F9F9FB, close to white smoke. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on cotton white?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.0:1, while with black it is 20.3:1.