#FAF0D8 Color Meaning and Information

#FAF0D8 Color Information

#FAF0D8 RGB value is (250, 240, 216). The hex color red value is 250, green is 240, and blue is 216. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 77 percent, and lightness of91 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 14 percent, 2percent.

#FAF0D8

rgb(250, 240, 216)

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#FAF0D8 Color Meaning

Color #FAF0D8 represents warmth, approachability, and natural comfort. #FAF0D8 soft beige cream (#FAF0D8) feels familiar and grounded, echoing natural fibers and handmade materials. Psychologically, color #FAF0D8 lowers stress and supports relaxed interaction. #FAF0D8 encourages openness without emotional exposure. Culturally, #FAF0D8 appears in interior design, lifestyle branding, and organic product packaging. Symbolically, #FAF0D8 represents comfort, trust, and human centered warmth.

Color Conversion

Convert #FAF0D8 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

#FAF0D8

RGB

rgb(250, 240, 216)

HSL

hsl(42°, 77%, 91%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 4%, 14%, 2%)

HSV

hsv(42°, 14%, 98%)

XYZ

82.9791 87.6020 77.5012

Yxy

87.6020 0.3345 0.3531

Hunter Lab

93.5959 -0.2471 4.9334

CIE-Lab

94.9931 -0.5446 12.7957

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red250 / 255 (98%)

98%

Green240 / 255 (94%)

94%

Blue216 / 255 (85%)

85%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta4 / 100 (4%)

Yellow14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#FAF0D8 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

#FAF0D8 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 #FAF0D8 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#FAF0D8

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.13:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.13:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.13:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FAF0D8 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

#FAF0D8

protanopia

#f6f6de

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FAF0D8;

Text Color

color: #FAF0D8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FAF0D8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FAF0D840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FAF0D8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF0D8 0%, #e3aa26 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #FAF0D8 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.