#FAF4F9 color
The hex color #FAF4F9 is a very light, desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98% red, 95.7% green and 97.6% blue (250, 244, 249).
Its hue angle is 310°, with 37% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Walkie Chalkie (#FAF5FA), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.37:1).
#FAF4F9 color codes
| HEX | #FAF4F9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(250, 244, 249) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98%, 95.7%, 97.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(310, 37%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(310, 2%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 0%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.77, 2.87, -1.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.77, 3.33, 329.54) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(88.871, 91.865, 102.654) | |
| Decimal | 16446713 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FAF4F9, 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 #FAF4F9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FAF4F9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.37:1 | 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 #FAF4F9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f4f5f9Protanopia
no red cones#f5f6f9Deuteranopia
no green cones#fbf4f6Tritanopia
no blue cones#f6f6f6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #faf4f9; }
.text { color: #faf4f9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #faf4f9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(250 244 249 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #faf4f9, #faf4f6); }
Similar colors
#faf5faWalkie Chalkie#f6f1f4Grim White#f5f0f1Plastic Clouds#ede9efGreek Goddess#fefafbSnowman#f6f4f6French Porcelain#efe7ebBride#f8f8ffGhost White
Questions
- What color is #FAF4F9?
- #FAF4F9 is a very light, desaturated magenta, closest to the named color Walkie Chalkie. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FAF4F9?
- The RGB value is 250, 244, 249: 250 red, 244 green and 249 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FAF4F9?
- The complementary color is #F4FAF5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FAF4F9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.37:1 and white text 1.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.