Off White color: hex code #FAF9F6
Off White has the hex code #FAF9F6. It is a white.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98% red, 97.6% green and 96.5% blue (250, 249, 246).
Its hue angle is 45°, with 29% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 2% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.95:1).
Off White (#FAF9F6) color codes
| HEX | #FAF9F6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(250, 249, 246) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98%, 97.6%, 96.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(45, 29%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(45, 2%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.93, -0.19, 1.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.93, 1.56, 97.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(89.932, 94.729, 100.718) | |
| Decimal | 16447990 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Off 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 #FAF9F6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FAF9F6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.95:1 | 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 #FAF9F6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#faf9f6Protanopia
no red cones#faf9f6Deuteranopia
no green cones#fbf8f8Tritanopia
no blue cones#f9f9f9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #faf9f6; }
.text { color: #faf9f6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #faf9f6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(250 249 246 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #faf9f6, #f9faf6); }Similar colors
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See #FAF9F6 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FAF9F6?
- #FAF9F6 is a white known as Off White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Off White?
- The RGB value is 250, 249, 246: 250 red, 249 green and 246 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Off White?
- The complementary color is #F6F7FA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FAF9F6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.95:1 and white text 1.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.