#FAFBFC color
The hex color #FAFBFC is a white.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98% red, 98.4% green and 98.8% blue (250, 251, 252).
Its hue angle is 210°, with 25% saturation and 98% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Dr. White (#FAFAFA), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.27:1).
#FAFBFC color codes
| HEX | #FAFBFC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(250, 251, 252) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98%, 98.4%, 98.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(210, 25%, 98%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(210, 1%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.57, -0.15, -0.59) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.57, 0.61, 255.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(91.489, 96.347, 105.853) | |
| Decimal | 16448508 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FAFBFC, 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 #FAFBFC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FAFBFC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.27:1 | 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 #FAFBFC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fbfbfcProtanopia
no red cones#fafbfcDeuteranopia
no green cones#fafbfbTritanopia
no blue cones#fbfbfbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fafbfc; }
.text { color: #fafbfc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fafbfc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(250 251 252 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fafbfc, #fafafc); }
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Questions
- What color is #FAFBFC?
- #FAFBFC is a white, closest to the named color Dr. White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FAFBFC?
- The RGB value is 250, 251, 252: 250 red, 251 green and 252 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FAFBFC?
- The complementary color is #FCFBFA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FAFBFC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.27:1 and white text 1.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.