#FAF6CA Hex Color
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#faf6ca is a luminous, unsaturated cream that leans toward a pale, mellow yellow. Because it is so light and airy, it functions best as a soft, neutral background rather than a bold accent. Use this hex code to bring warmth to interfaces where pure white feels too clinical. It provides sufficient contrast for small, black body text, keeping your designs readable and approachable.
Questions about #faf6ca
What is #faf6ca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #faf6ca is rgb(250, 246, 202), in HSL hsl(55, 83%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 19%, 2%.
When should I use #faf6ca instead of white?
Use #faf6ca when you need to soften a user interface or reduce eye strain caused by stark white backgrounds. It adds a subtle, inviting warmth to digital layouts while remaining neutral enough to pair easily with dark, high-contrast typography like charcoal or deep espresso.
Is #faf6ca readable on white or black?
#faf6ca has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.09:1 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.