#FAF4E3 color
The hex color #FAF4E3 is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98% red, 95.7% green and 89% blue (250, 244, 227).
Its hue angle is 44°, with 70% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 9% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Cosmic Latte (#FFF8E7), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.11:1).
#FAF4E3 color codes
| HEX | #FAF4E3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(250, 244, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98%, 95.7%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(44, 70%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(44, 9%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.23, -0.84, 8.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.23, 8.94, 95.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(85.639, 90.572, 85.629) | |
| Decimal | 16446691 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FAF4E3, 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 #FAF4E3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FAF4E3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.11:1 | 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 #FAF4E3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8f3e2Protanopia
no red cones#faf5e3Deuteranopia
no green cones#fef1efTritanopia
no blue cones#f4f4f4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #faf4e3; }
.text { color: #faf4e3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #faf4e3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(250 244 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #faf4e3, #f4fae3); }
Similar colors
#fff8e7Cosmic Latte#f6f1e2Whiskers#fff9e7Down Feathers#f9f2dePainter’s Canvas#f6efdfPaper White#f4efe0Bianca#f9f1ddExclusive Elixir#f5eedbHen’s Treasure
Closest common color name: Old Lace.
Questions
- What color is #FAF4E3?
- #FAF4E3 is a very light, moderate orange, closest to the named color Cosmic Latte. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FAF4E3?
- The RGB value is 250, 244, 227: 250 red, 244 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FAF4E3?
- The complementary color is #E3E9FA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FAF4E3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.11:1 and white text 1.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.