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#FAF0A0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FAF0A0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FAF0A0 Color Information

#FAF0A0 RGB value is (250, 240, 160). The hex color red value is 250, green is 240, and blue is 160. 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.

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#FAF0A0 Color Meaning

Color #FAF0A0 signifies intellectual cheer, diffused optimism, and focused lightness. #FAF0A0 pale, greenish-yellow resembles fresh butter, lemon curd, or sunlight on a notebook page, suggesting clear-minded joy and alert calm. Psychologically, color #FAF0A0 gently stimulates the intellect and lifts the spirits, promoting feelings of hope, clarity, and cheerful concentration. #FAF0A0 combats gloom with a persistent, soft luminosity, making #FAF0A0 ideal for workspaces, kitchens, or study areas where a positive, alert atmosphere is desired. Symbolically, color #FAF0A0 represents enlightened thinking, new ideas dawning, and wisdom that is cheerful and accessible. #FAF0A0 is the color of a sudden "aha!" moment bathed in friendly light. Culturally, #FAF0A0 is a staple in mid-century modern design, cheerful branding, and educational materials for children. Color #FAF0A0 embodies the visual concept of a "bright idea," providing a hue that is inherently optimistic, mentally stimulating, and warmly inviting.

Color Conversion

Convert #FAF0A0 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
#FAF0A0
RGB
rgb(250, 240, 160)
HSL
hsl(53°, 90%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 36%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(53°, 36%, 98%)
XYZ
76.9296 85.1822 45.6449
Yxy
85.1822 0.3703 0.4100
Hunter Lab
92.2942 -3.4610 12.8143
CIE-Lab
93.9616 -8.0055 39.9054

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red250 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green240 / 255 (94%)
94%
Blue160 / 255 (63%)
63%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#FAF0A0 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

#FAF0A0 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 #FAF0A0 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+)

1.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FAF0A0 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

#FAF0A0

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FAF0A0;

Text Color

color: #FAF0A0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FAF0A0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FAF0A040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FAF0A0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF0A0 0%, #dec60c 100%);

#FAF0A0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FAF0A0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.