Color swatch image showing #FAF0B9 with RGB(250,240,185) values

#FAF0B9 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FAF0B9 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FAF0B9 Color Information

#FAF0B9 RGB value is (250, 240, 185). The hex color red value is 250, green is 240, and blue is 185. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 87 percent, and lightness of 85 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 26 percent, 2 percent.

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#FAF0B9 Color Meaning

Color #FAF0B9 represents warmth, optimism, and approachable clarity. In color psychology, #FAF0B9 encourages emotional openness, gentle engagement, and reflective thinking. In cultures and history, color #FAF0B9 has been associated with hair symbolism, textiles, and decorative art, representing vitality, brightness, and visual ease. From a spiritual perspective, color #FAF0B9 embodies conscious positivity, mindful awareness, and gentle optimism. #FAF0B9 supports reflective action and balanced emotional presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #FAF0B9 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
#FAF0B9
RGB
rgb(250, 240, 185)
HSL
hsl(51°, 87%, 85%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 26%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 26%, 98%)
XYZ
79.3414 86.1470 58.3452
Yxy
86.1470 0.3545 0.3849
Hunter Lab
92.8154 -2.1907 9.6995
CIE-Lab
94.3751 -4.9687 27.8550

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red250 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green240 / 255 (94%)
94%
Blue185 / 255 (73%)
73%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#FAF0B9 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

#FAF0B9 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 #FAF0B9 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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#FAF0B9

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FAF0B9 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

#FAF0B9

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FAF0B9;

Text Color

color: #FAF0B9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FAF0B9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FAF0B940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FAF0B9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF0B9 0%, #e8c810 100%);

#FAF0B9 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FAF0B9 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.