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#FAF9E5 Color — #FAF9E5

Complete color reference for #FAF9E5: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#FAF9E5
RGBrgb(250, 249, 229)
HSLhsl(57, 68%, 94%)
HSVhsv(57, 8%, 98%)
CMYKC:0% M:0% Y:8% K:2%
CSS Color#FAF9E5
Decimal16447973
Luminance0.9373

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#FAF9E5 on White
Ratio: 1.06:1 — Fail
#FAF9E5 on Black
Ratio: 19.75:1 — AAA
White on #FAF9E5
Ratio: 1.06:1 — Fail
Black on #FAF9E5
Ratio: 19.75:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FFFFFE
100#FEFEFB
200#FEFDF7
300#FDFCF3
400#FCFBEE
500#FAF9E5
600#C8C7B7
700#969589
800#64645C
900#3F3E39

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #FAF9E5?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(250, 249, 229). The red channel is 250, green is 249, and blue is 229 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #FAF9E5?

The HSL value is hsl(57, 68%, 94%). Hue is 57°, saturation is 68%, and lightness is 94%.

Does #FAF9E5 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #FAF9E5 achieves a 1.06:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 19.75:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #FAF9E5?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #FAF9E5 is #E5E6FA.