Color swatch image showing #FAE7BC with RGB(250,231,188) values
Color swatch image showing #FAE7BC with RGB(250,231,188) values

#FAE7BC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FAE7BC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FAE7BC Color Information

#FAE7BC RGB value is (250, 231, 188). The hex color red value is 250, green is 231, and blue is 188. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of 86 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 25 percent, 2 percent.

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#FAE7BC Color Meaning

Color #FAE7BC conveys soft warmth, gentle brightness, and comforting calm. Its pale yellow tone evokes creamy desserts and sunny softness. Psychologically, color #FAE7BC promotes relaxation, positivity, and gentle inspiration. In design, color #FAE7BC works as a background or accent for cozy, inviting, or romantic compositions. Symbolically, #FAE7BC embodies comfort, cheerfulness, and subtle luxury. Spiritually, color #FAE7BC encourages mindfulness, emotional nurturing, and serene focus. Culturally, #FAE7BC is linked to domestic warmth, calm aesthetics, and delicate beauty.

Color Conversion

Convert #FAE7BC 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
#FAE7BC
RGB
rgb(250, 231, 188)
HSL
hsl(42°, 86%, 86%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 25%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(42°, 25%, 98%)
XYZ
77.0774 81.1067 59.1697
Yxy
81.1067 0.3546 0.3732
Hunter Lab
90.0593 -0.0101 7.7358
CIE-Lab
92.1791 -0.0244 23.3071

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red250 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green231 / 255 (91%)
91%
Blue188 / 255 (74%)
74%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#FAE7BC 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

#FAE7BC 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 #FAE7BC 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.

#FFFFFF
#FAE7BC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FAE7BC 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

#FAE7BC

protanopia

#f2f2c6

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FAE7BC;

Text Color

color: #FAE7BC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FAE7BC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FAE7BC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FAE7BC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAE7BC 0%, #e9a912 100%);

#FAE7BC Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FAE7BC color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.