#FAF4E5 color
The hex color #FAF4E5 is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98% red, 95.7% green and 89.8% blue (250, 244, 229).
Its hue angle is 43°, with 68% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 8% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Whiskers (#F6F1E2), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.14:1).
#FAF4E5 color codes
| HEX | #FAF4E5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(250, 244, 229) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98%, 95.7%, 89.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(43, 68%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(43, 8%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.28, -0.52, 7.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.28, 7.95, 93.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(85.916, 90.683, 87.091) | |
| Decimal | 16446693 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FAF4E5, 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 #FAF4E5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.14:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FAF4E5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.14:1 | 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 #FAF4E5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8f3e4Protanopia
no red cones#f9f5e5Deuteranopia
no green cones#fef1f0Tritanopia
no blue cones#f4f4f4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #faf4e5; }
.text { color: #faf4e5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #faf4e5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(250 244 229 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #faf4e5, #f5fae5); }
Similar colors
#f6f1e2Whiskers#fdf5e6Old Lace#fff9ebToasted Marshmallow Fluff#faf3e6Milk Moustache#fff8e7Cosmic Latte#f6efdfPaper White#f4efe1Divine Pleasure#f4efe0Bianca
Questions
- What color is #FAF4E5?
- #FAF4E5 is a very light, moderate orange, closest to the named color Whiskers. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FAF4E5?
- The RGB value is 250, 244, 229: 250 red, 244 green and 229 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FAF4E5?
- The complementary color is #E5EBFA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FAF4E5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.14:1 and white text 1.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.