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#FAFA00 Color — #FAFA00

Complete color reference for #FAFA00: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#FAFA00
RGBrgb(250, 250, 0)
HSLhsl(60, 100%, 49%)
HSVhsv(60, 100%, 98%)
CMYKC:0% M:0% Y:100% K:2%
CSS Color#FAFA00
Decimal16448000
Luminance0.887

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#FAFA00 on White
Ratio: 1.12:1 — Fail
#FAFA00 on Black
Ratio: 18.74:1 — AAA
White on #FAFA00
Ratio: 1.12:1 — Fail
Black on #FAFA00
Ratio: 18.74:1 — AAA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FFFFF2
100#FEFED9
200#FEFEB3
300#FDFD8C
400#FCFC59
500#FAFA00
600#C8C800
700#969600
800#646400
900#3F3F00

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

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #FAFA00?

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

What is the HSL value of #FAFA00?

The HSL value is hsl(60, 100%, 49%). Hue is 60°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 49%.

Does #FAFA00 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #FAFA00 achieves a 1.12:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 18.74:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #FAFA00?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #FAFA00 is #0000FA.