Antique White
A luminous off-white with warm undertones
Antique White is a luminous, muted orange with gray undertones that keeps designs grounded. Because it is highly readable against black text, the hex code #faebd7 functions as a perfect, soft alternative to pure white for UI backgrounds. Use it to provide a warm, neutral base that avoids the harshness of stark whites in modern minimalist interfaces.
About Antique White
Warm paper left in afternoon light
What does antique white mean?
Antique White often suggests aged paper, old lace, and painted furniture softened by years of use. Its high lightness and low saturation make it feel airy and gentle, with just enough warmth to stay cozy.
Where you see antique white
- unbleached coffee filters
- wedding invitations
- eggshells
- antique lace
- oatmeal
- parchment
What it works for
It works well as a background color in rooms, packaging, and websites that need warmth without heaviness.
What colors go with antique white?
Sage #9caf88The muted green keeps its softness while adding a garden freshness.Espresso #4e312dDark brown grounds the light beige like wood beneath plaster walls.Dusty Rose #b56f76The pink shares its warmth but adds a faded, romantic touch.Charcoal #36454fNear-black text and lines sharpen this pale, hazy backdrop.Slate Blue #6a5acdCool grey blue balances the warm orange undertone of the beige.Terracotta #e2725bDeeper orange clay pushes the beige toward earthy and rustic.
Questions about Antique White
What is the hex code for Antique White?
Antique White is #faebd7. In RGB that is rgb(250, 235, 215), in HSL hsl(34, 78%, 91%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 14%, 2%.
Does #faebd7 Antique White work well for text-heavy interfaces?
Antique White acts as an excellent background for dark typography because its subtle warmth reduces eye strain compared to pure white. Pair it with charcoal or dark gray text to maintain high readability while keeping the overall aesthetic soft and welcoming.
Is Antique White #faebd7 considered a warm or cool color?
Antique White leans decisively warm due to its muted orange undertones. While it appears neutral at first glance, the slight pigment prevents it from feeling clinical or cold, making it ideal for creating inviting, comfortable user experiences.
Is Antique White readable on white or black?
Antique White has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.92:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.