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#FAF099 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FAF099 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FAF099 Color Information

#FAF099 RGB value is (250, 240, 153). The hex color red value is 250, green is 240, and blue is 153. Its HSL format shows a hue of 54°, saturation of 91 percent, and lightness of79 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 39 percent, 2percent.

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#FAF099 Color Meaning

Color #FAF099 radiates luminous ease, cheerful neutrality, and sun-bleached simplicity. As the lightest in the Khaki series (RGB 255, 246, 143), #FAF099 borders on pale gold but retains a greenish undertone that prevents #FAF099 from feeling gaudy or artificial. Color #FAF099 glows with the diffused warmth of morning light through linen curtains—inviting but never demanding. #FAF099 high-key tone improves mood in interior spaces while maintaining enough complexity to avoid visual flatness, unlike pure pastels. In digital contexts, color #FAF099 functions as a highlight or accent that draws the eye without overwhelming. Its inclusion in the X11 color list ties #FAF099 to early computing graphics, yet its organic feel keeps #FAF099 relevant in modern wellness and lifestyle branding. Culturally, #FAF099 evokes dried wildflowers, sun-bleached driftwood, and vintage postcards—linking #FAF099 to nostalgia without sentimentality. Color #FAF099 suggests memory preserved in amber: warm, transparent, slightly faded. Psychologically, #FAF099 hue balances stimulation and calm. While bright yellows can induce anxiety in large doses, color #FAF099’s green bias tempers its energy, creating a tone that uplifts without agitating. #FAF099’s especially effective in children’s learning apps or senior care interfaces where clarity and comfort must coexist. Symbolically, color #FAF099 represents gentle awakening—awareness that arrives softly, like dawn after a long night.

Color Conversion

Convert #FAF099 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#FAF099
RGB
rgb(250, 240, 153)
HSL
hsl(54°, 91%, 79%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 39%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(54°, 39%, 98%)
XYZ
76.3342 84.9441 42.5096
Yxy
84.9441 0.3746 0.4168
Hunter Lab
92.1651 -3.7725 13.5777
CIE-Lab
93.8590 -8.7686 43.2374

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red250 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green240 / 255 (94%)
94%
Blue153 / 255 (60%)
60%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#FAF099 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#FAF099 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #FAF099 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FAF099 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FAF099;

Text Color

color: #FAF099;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FAF099;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FAF09940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FAF099;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF099 0%, #ddc80a 100%);

#FAF099 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FAF099 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.