Color swatch image showing #FAF0AB with RGB(250,240,171) values
Color swatch image showing #FAF0AB with RGB(250,240,171) values

#FAF0AB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FAF0AB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FAF0AB Color Information

#FAF0AB RGB value is (250, 240, 171). The hex color red value is 250, green is 240, and blue is 171. Its HSL format shows a hue of 52°, saturation of 89 percent, and lightness of 83 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 32 percent, 2 percent.

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#FAF0AB Color Meaning

Color #FAF0AB signifies warmth, subtle sweetness, and understated calm. #FAF0AB pale, creamy yellow shade evokes soft sunlight and natural simplicity, promoting a sense of ease and gentle optimism. In color psychology, color #FAF0AB encourages mental clarity, reduces tension, and fosters a nurturing, approachable atmosphere. Culturally, color #FAF0AB is often associated with comfort, domesticity, and hospitality. In Western traditions, #FAF0AB represents refinement and minimalism, while in Eastern symbolism, #FAF0AB can connect with purity and peaceful energy. Fengshui views #FAF0AB as a balancing color that enhances harmony in living spaces, particularly in areas meant for relaxation and social interaction. Spiritually, color #FAF0AB resonates with the Solar Plexus chakra, encouraging confidence and personal empowerment. Its light yellow undertones symbolize intellect, cheerfulness, and inspiration. Designers and artists use #FAF0AB to create soft contrasts, light backgrounds, or calm, welcoming palettes that feel natural and organic.

Color Conversion

Convert #FAF0AB 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
#FAF0AB
RGB
rgb(250, 240, 171)
HSL
hsl(52°, 89%, 83%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 32%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(52°, 32%, 98%)
XYZ
77.9351 85.5844 50.9399
Yxy
85.5844 0.3634 0.3991
Hunter Lab
92.5118 -2.9332 11.5201
CIE-Lab
94.1344 -6.7290 34.6258

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red250 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green240 / 255 (94%)
94%
Blue171 / 255 (67%)
67%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#FAF0AB 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

#FAF0AB 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 #FAF0AB 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
#FAF0AB

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 #FAF0AB 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

#FAF0AB

protanopia

#f6f6bc

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FAF0AB;

Text Color

color: #FAF0AB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FAF0AB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FAF0AB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FAF0AB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF0AB 0%, #e5c80d 100%);

#FAF0AB Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FAF0AB color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.