#FAF9FD

#FAF9FD

Color Values

HEX

#FAF9FD

RGB

250, 249, 253

HSL

255.0, 50.0%, 98.4%

HSV

255.0, 1.6%, 99.2%

CMYK

1.2%, 1.6%, 0.0%, 0.8%

OKLCH

0.984 0.0054 297.7

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: #FAF9FD;
color: #FAF9FD;
border-color: #FAF9FD;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 50 #F8FAFC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

20.03:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FAF9FD?

RGB(250, 249, 253) · HSL(255.0, 50.0%, 98.4%) · CMYK(1.2%, 1.6%, 0.0%, 0.8%)

Does #FAF9FD meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #FAF9FD?

Use 000000 text on a #FAF9FD background; contrast on black is 20.03:1.