Antique White color: hex code #FAEBD7
Antique White has the hex code #FAEBD7. It is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98% red, 92.2% green and 84.3% blue (250, 235, 215).
Its hue angle is 34°, with 78% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 14% yellow and 2% black.
This exact color is also called Milk Tooth.
You can use it in CSS with the keyword antiquewhite.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.93:1).
Antique White (#FAEBD7) color codes
| HEX | #FAEBD7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(250, 235, 215) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98%, 92.2%, 84.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(34, 78%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(34, 14%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 14%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.73, 1.84, 11.53) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.73, 11.67, 80.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.398, 84.648, 76.328) | |
| Decimal | 16444375 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Antique White, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #FAEBD7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FAEBD7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #FAEBD7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f1ebd6Protanopia
no red cones#f5eed7Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffe7e5Tritanopia
no blue cones#edededAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #faebd7; }
.text { color: #faebd7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #faebd7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(250 235 215 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #faebd7, #f7fad7); }Similar colors
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See #FAEBD7 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FAEBD7?
- #FAEBD7 is a very light, moderate orange known as Antique White. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Antique White?
- The RGB value is 250, 235, 215: 250 red, 235 green and 215 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Antique White?
- The complementary color is #D7E6FA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FAEBD7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.93:1 and white text 1.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.