#FAF8EA color
The hex color #FAF8EA is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98% red, 97.3% green and 91.8% blue (250, 248, 234).
Its hue angle is 53°, with 62% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 6% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Flickering Firefly (#F8F6E6), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.68:1).
#FAF8EA color codes
| HEX | #FAF8EA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(250, 248, 234) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98%, 97.3%, 91.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(53, 62%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(53, 6%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 6%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.39, -1.72, 6.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.39, 7.16, 103.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(87.841, 93.4, 91.226) | |
| Decimal | 16447722 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FAF8EA, 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 #FAF8EA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FAF8EA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.68:1 | 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 #FAF8EA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fbf7e9Protanopia
no red cones#fcf8eaDeuteranopia
no green cones#fdf6f4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f7f7f7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #faf8ea; }
.text { color: #faf8ea; }
.border { border: 2px solid #faf8ea; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(250 248 234 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #faf8ea, #f4faea); }Similar colors
#f8f6e6Flickering Firefly#f5f3e6Dear Reader#fcfbebPlacebo Yellow#fffcecGlamour White#f6f3e7Rapture’s Light#f3f3e6Cumulus#f4f2e2Au Clair de la Lune#fffff0Ivory
Questions
- What color is #FAF8EA?
- #FAF8EA is a very light, moderate yellow, closest to the named color Flickering Firefly. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FAF8EA?
- The RGB value is 250, 248, 234: 250 red, 248 green and 234 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FAF8EA?
- The complementary color is #EAECFA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FAF8EA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.68:1 and white text 1.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.