Color swatch image showing #FAF0B2 with RGB(250,240,178) values

#FAF0B2 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FAF0B2 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FAF0B2 Color Information

#FAF0B2 RGB value is (250, 240, 178). The hex color red value is 250, green is 240, and blue is 178. Its HSL format shows a hue of 52°, saturation of 88 percent, and lightness of 84 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 29 percent, 2 percent.

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#FAF0B2 Color Meaning

Color #FAF0B2 signifies optimism, gentle energy, and subtle cheerfulness. In color psychology, #FAF0B2 promotes positive emotion, mental clarity, and attentiveness, creating a light, inviting environment. Across cultures and history, color #FAF0B2 is seen in textiles, decorative arts, and culinary symbolism, conveying freshness, brightness, and approachable warmth. From a spiritual perspective, color #FAF0B2 embodies renewal, mindful optimism, and uplifting awareness. #FAF0B2 encourages engagement with life through light, balanced energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FAF0B2 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
#FAF0B2
RGB
rgb(250, 240, 178)
HSL
hsl(52°, 88%, 84%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 29%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(52°, 29%, 98%)
XYZ
78.6203 85.8585 54.5481
Yxy
85.8585 0.3590 0.3920
Hunter Lab
92.6599 -2.5720 10.6345
CIE-Lab
94.2518 -5.8677 31.2457

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red250 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green240 / 255 (94%)
94%
Blue178 / 255 (70%)
70%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#FAF0B2 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

#FAF0B2 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 #FAF0B2 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
#FAF0B2

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 #FAF0B2 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

#FAF0B2

protanopia

#f6f6c1

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FAF0B2;

Text Color

color: #FAF0B2;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FAF0B2;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FAF0B240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FAF0B2;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF0B2 0%, #e7ca0f 100%);

#FAF0B2 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FAF0B2 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.