Floral White color: hex code #FFFAF0
Floral White has the hex code #FFFAF0. It is a very light, vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 98% green and 94.1% blue (255, 250, 240).
Its hue angle is 40°, with 100% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 6% yellow and 0% black.
You can use it in CSS with the keyword floralwhite.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.18:1).
Floral White (#FFFAF0) color codes
| HEX | #FFFAF0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 250, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 98%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(40, 100%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(40, 6%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 6%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.4, -0.04, 5.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.4, 5.38, 90.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(91.152, 95.923, 96.134) | |
| Decimal | 16775920 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Floral 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 #FFFAF0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FFFAF0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.18:1 | 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 #FFFAF0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fdfaefProtanopia
no red cones#fefbf0Deuteranopia
no green cones#fff8f7Tritanopia
no blue cones#fafafaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fffaf0; }
.text { color: #fffaf0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fffaf0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 250 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fffaf0, #fdfff0); }Similar colors
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See #FFFAF0 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FFFAF0?
- #FFFAF0 is a very light, vivid orange known as Floral White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Floral White?
- The RGB value is 255, 250, 240: 255 red, 250 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Floral White?
- The complementary color is #F0F5FF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FFFAF0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.18:1 and white text 1.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.