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#FAF0DF Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FAF0DF including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FAF0DF Color Information

#FAF0DF RGB value is (250, 240, 223). The hex color red value is 250, green is 240, and blue is 223. Its HSL format shows a hue of 38°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of93 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 11 percent, 2percent.

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#FAF0DF Color Meaning

Color #FAF0DF offers luminous softness, tactile purity, and gentle brightness. Color #FAF0DF is a warm off-white with the faintest hint of yellow—softer than ivory, brighter than beige. #FAF0DF evokes fresh dairy, hand-poured candles, and unbleached linen. Unlike stark white, #FAF0DF carries organic warmth; unlike warm greys, #FAF0DF retains luminance. In luxury and wellness branding, #FAF0DF hue signals purity without sterility, common in skincare, bridal, and artisanal food packaging. Psychological research shows #FAF0DF reduces eye strain better than pure white while enhancing perceived elegance and cleanliness. Functionally, color #FAF0DF excels as a background in both digital and print media. #FAF0DF provides excellent contrast for deep charcoals, navies, and browns, meeting WCAG AA standards for body text. Print reproduction is superb on uncoated and textured papers, where its warmth enhances tactile quality. Consumer studies reveal higher perceived value for products presented against color #FAF0DF—especially in premium self-care and gourmet categories. Symbolically, color #FAF0DF represents care that nourishes. #FAF0DF is the color of slow rituals—morning lotion, folded towels, handmade soap. In spiritual contexts, #FAF0DF aligns with the solar plexus chakra’s gentle mode: confidence expressed through nurturing. Designers choose color #FAF0DF when they want to signal purity with warmth. Its softness is intentional, not empty.

Color Conversion

Convert #FAF0DF 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
#FAF0DF
RGB
rgb(250, 240, 223)
HSL
hsl(38°, 73%, 93%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 11%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(38°, 11%, 98%)
XYZ
83.9037 87.9719 82.3701
Yxy
87.9719 0.3300 0.3460
Hunter Lab
93.7933 0.2521 3.7091
CIE-Lab
95.1491 0.5515 9.4008

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red250 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green240 / 255 (94%)
94%
Blue223 / 255 (87%)
87%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#FAF0DF 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

#FAF0DF 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 #FAF0DF 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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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 #FAF0DF 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

#FAF0DF

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FAF0DF;

Text Color

color: #FAF0DF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FAF0DF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FAF0DF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FAF0DF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF0DF 0%, #df9e30 100%);

#FAF0DF Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FAF0DF color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.