#FAF9FA

#FAF9FA

Color Values

HEX

#FAF9FA

RGB

250, 249, 250

HSL

300.0, 9.1%, 97.8%

HSV

300.0, 0.4%, 98.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 0.4%, 0.0%, 2.0%

OKLCH

0.9832 0.0017 325.6

Properties

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: #FAF9FA;
color: #FAF9FA;
border-color: #FAF9FA;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 50 #FAFAFA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

20.0:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FAF9FA?

RGB(250, 249, 250) · HSL(300.0, 9.1%, 97.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 0.4%, 0.0%, 2.0%)

Does #FAF9FA meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.05:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FAF9FA?

Use 000000 text on a #FAF9FA background; contrast on black is 20.0:1.