#FAF5F4 Hex Color
Airy off-white with delicate grey undertones
#faf5f4 is a bleached, neutral shade that sits just off-white with faint grey undertones. It acts as an airy, delicate base for minimal design interfaces where pure white feels too harsh. Because it maintains high contrast with dark text, this hex code works exceptionally well for clean, readable background surfaces. Pair it with soft charcoal or deep slate to ground the palette without losing its freshness.
Questions about #faf5f4
What is #faf5f4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #faf5f4 is rgb(250, 245, 244), in HSL hsl(10, 37%, 97%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 2%, 2%.
How does #faf5f4 compare to standard white backgrounds?
#faf5f4 provides a softer, less harsh visual experience than standard white by introducing a faint grey undertone. This makes it an ideal choice for long-form reading interfaces or apps where you want to reduce screen glare without losing that clean, bright aesthetic.
Is #faf5f4 readable on white or black?
#faf5f4 has a 1.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.43:1 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.