#FAF9FE Hex Color
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#faf9fe is a whisper-light off-white with an incredibly subtle lavender undertone. It avoids the harshness of pure white, making it an excellent base for UI backgrounds where you need high readability. Pair it with deep charcoal text to maintain a crisp, clean aesthetic. The hex code for this neutral shade is #faf9fe, which provides sufficient contrast for standard body text requirements.
Questions about #faf9fe
What is #faf9fe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #faf9fe is rgb(250, 249, 254), in HSL hsl(252, 71%, 99%) and in CMYK 2%, 2%, 0%, 0%.
Why is #faf9fe better than pure white for UI design?
Pure white can create harsh glare on screens, whereas #faf9fe provides a softer viewing experience by integrating a hint of lavender. This subtle reduction in contrast keeps text readable while preventing the eye strain often caused by high-brightness layouts.
Is #faf9fe readable on white or black?
#faf9fe has a 1.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.04:1 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.