#FAF5F8

#FAF5F8

Color Values

HEX

#FAF5F8

RGB

250, 245, 248

HSL

324.0, 33.3%, 97.1%

HSV

324.0, 2.0%, 98.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 2.0%, 0.8%, 2.0%

OKLCH

0.9748 0.0066 340.4

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: snow

Color Psychology

Near-whites and off-whites radiate purity, simplicity, and spacious clarity. They feel open and unbounded, associated with cleanliness, fresh starts, and minimalism. These tones create a sense of potential and possibility, inviting focus on content.

Design Usage

Off-whites are preferred over pure white for page backgrounds to reduce glare. They feel warmer while maintaining a clean, bright aesthetic. Use for primary backgrounds and content areas where visual breathing room is needed.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #FAF5F8;
color: #FAF5F8;
border-color: #FAF5F8;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 100 #F4F4F5

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.08:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

19.48:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FAF5F8?

RGB(250, 245, 248) · HSL(324.0, 33.3%, 97.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 2.0%, 0.8%, 2.0%)

Does #FAF5F8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.08:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FAF5F8?

Use 000000 text on a #FAF5F8 background; contrast on black is 19.48:1.