#FAF09F Color Information
#FAF09F RGB value is (250, 240, 159). The hex color red value is 250, green is 240, and blue is 159. Its HSL format shows a hue of 53°, saturation of 90 percent, and lightness of80 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 36 percent, 2percent.
#FAF09F Color Meaning
Color #FAF09F signifies intellectual cheer, diffused optimism, and focused lightness. #FAF09F pale, greenish-yellow resembles fresh butter, lemon curd, or sunlight on a notebook page, suggesting clear-minded joy and alert calm. Psychologically, color #FAF09F gently stimulates the intellect and lifts the spirits, promoting feelings of hope, clarity, and cheerful concentration. #FAF09F combats gloom with a persistent, soft luminosity, making #FAF09F ideal for workspaces, kitchens, or study areas where a positive, alert atmosphere is desired. Symbolically, color #FAF09F represents enlightened thinking, new ideas dawning, and wisdom that is cheerful and accessible. #FAF09F is the color of a sudden "aha!" moment bathed in friendly light. Culturally, #FAF09F is a staple in mid-century modern design, cheerful branding, and educational materials for children. Color #FAF09F embodies the visual concept of a "bright idea," providing a hue that is inherently optimistic, mentally stimulating, and warmly inviting.
Color Conversion
Convert #FAF09F 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.
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Color Variations
#FAF09F 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
#FAF09F 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 #FAF09F 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #FAF09F 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#FAF09F Color FAQs
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