Color swatch image showing #FAF0C8 with RGB(250,240,200) values

#FAF0C8 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FAF0C8 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FAF0C8 Color Information

#FAF0C8 RGB value is (250, 240, 200). The hex color red value is 250, green is 240, and blue is 200. Its HSL format shows a hue of 48°, saturation of 83 percent, and lightness of 88 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 20 percent, 2 percent.

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#FAF0C8 Color Meaning

Color #FAF0C8 conveys soft warmth, emotional comfort, and reflective calm. In color psychology, #FAF0C8 promotes relaxation, clear thinking, and gentle engagement. In cultures and history, color #FAF0C8 is present in ceramics, textiles, and interior design, representing subtle elegance, care, and harmony. From a spiritual perspective, color #FAF0C8 embodies mindful presence, patient observation, and balanced awareness. #FAF0C8 encourages thoughtful interaction and gentle reflection.

Color Conversion

Convert #FAF0C8 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
#FAF0C8
RGB
rgb(250, 240, 200)
HSL
hsl(48°, 83%, 88%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 20%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(48°, 20%, 98%)
XYZ
81.0098 86.8143 67.1307
Yxy
86.8143 0.3448 0.3695
Hunter Lab
93.1742 -1.3033 7.5237
CIE-Lab
94.6594 -2.9170 20.5696

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red250 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green240 / 255 (94%)
94%
Blue200 / 255 (78%)
78%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#FAF0C8 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

#FAF0C8 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 #FAF0C8 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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#FAF0C8

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FAF0C8 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

#FAF0C8

protanopia

#f6f6d2

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FAF0C8;

Text Color

color: #FAF0C8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FAF0C8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FAF0C840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FAF0C8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF0C8 0%, #e9bf17 100%);

#FAF0C8 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FAF0C8 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.