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#FFFAAD Color Meaning and Information

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

#FFFAAD Color Information

#FFFAAD RGB value is (255, 250, 173). The hex color red value is 255, green is 250, and blue is 173. Its HSL format shows a hue of 56°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of84 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 32 percent, 0percent.

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#FFFAAD Color Meaning

Color #FFFAAD signifies clarity, optimism, and mental lightness. #FFFAAD soft yellow evokes sunlight, clarity of thought, and cheerful perception. Psychologically, color #FFFAAD promotes concentration, reduces mental fatigue, and encourages positive thinking without overwhelming the senses. In cultural terms, color #FFFAAD is linked with intelligence, optimism, and cheerfulness in Western traditions. In Eastern contexts, #FFFAAD resonates with enlightenment, wisdom, and spiritual insight. Fengshui associates #FFFAAD with positive energy flow, particularly in study or creative areas, enhancing mental clarity. Spiritually, color #FFFAAD connects with the Solar Plexus chakra, reinforcing confidence, motivation, and mental focus. As a light yellow shade, #FFFAAD is ideal for subtle accents in design, soft interiors, and art pieces that evoke calm, gentle positivity.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFAAD 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
#FFFAAD
RGB
rgb(255, 250, 173)
HSL
hsl(56°, 100%, 84%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 32%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(56°, 32%, 100%)
XYZ
82.9684 92.6483 53.0452
Yxy
92.6483 0.3628 0.4052
Hunter Lab
96.2540 -4.5559 13.5709
CIE-Lab
97.0847 -9.5805 37.6024

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green250 / 255 (98%)
98%
Blue173 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFAAD 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

#FFFAAD 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 #FFFAAD 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+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFFAAD 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

#FFFAAD

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFAAD;

Text Color

color: #FFFAAD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFAAD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFAAD40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFAAD 0%, #f5e500 100%);

#FFFAAD Color FAQs

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