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#FAF0A1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FAF0A1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FAF0A1 Color Information

#FAF0A1 RGB value is (250, 240, 161). The hex color red value is 250, green is 240, and blue is 161. Its HSL format shows a hue of 53°, saturation of 90 percent, and lightness of81 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 36 percent, 2percent.

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#FAF0A1 Color Meaning

Color #FAF0A1 signifies warmth, subtle sweetness, and understated calm. #FAF0A1 pale, creamy yellow shade evokes soft sunlight and natural simplicity, promoting a sense of ease and gentle optimism. In color psychology, color #FAF0A1 encourages mental clarity, reduces tension, and fosters a nurturing, approachable atmosphere. Culturally, color #FAF0A1 is often associated with comfort, domesticity, and hospitality. In Western traditions, #FAF0A1 represents refinement and minimalism, while in Eastern symbolism, #FAF0A1 can connect with purity and peaceful energy. Fengshui views #FAF0A1 as a balancing color that enhances harmony in living spaces, particularly in areas meant for relaxation and social interaction. Spiritually, color #FAF0A1 resonates with the Solar Plexus chakra, encouraging confidence and personal empowerment. Its light yellow undertones symbolize intellect, cheerfulness, and inspiration. Designers and artists use #FAF0A1 to create soft contrasts, light backgrounds, or calm, welcoming palettes that feel natural and organic.

Color Conversion

Convert #FAF0A1 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
#FAF0A1
RGB
rgb(250, 240, 161)
HSL
hsl(53°, 90%, 81%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 36%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(53°, 36%, 98%)
XYZ
77.0175 85.2174 46.1076
Yxy
85.2174 0.3697 0.4090
Hunter Lab
92.3133 -3.4150 12.7015
CIE-Lab
93.9767 -7.8934 39.4274

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red250 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green240 / 255 (94%)
94%
Blue161 / 255 (63%)
63%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#FAF0A1 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

#FAF0A1 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 #FAF0A1 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 #FAF0A1 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

#FAF0A1

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FAF0A1;

Text Color

color: #FAF0A1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FAF0A1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FAF0A140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FAF0A1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF0A1 0%, #e1c80c 100%);

#FAF0A1 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FAF0A1 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.