#FAFBFB Hex Color

Airy white with a cool cast

Hex color #fafbfb graphic
This pale, nearly colorless white has a faint cool cast. #fafbfb creates an airy, clean foundation for healthcare interfaces, bridal layouts, and spacious branding. Its high lightness and minimal saturation suggest purity and simplicity. Use it as a dominant background, where black text achieves about 20.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #fafbfb.

Questions about #fafbfb

What is #fafbfb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fafbfb is rgb(250, 251, 251), in HSL hsl(180, 11%, 98%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 2%.
Does #fafbfb read as warm or cool?
#fafbfb reads as a cool white because its near-neutral surface carries a faint blue-green cast, giving spaces a crisp, clean quality rather than the softness associated with creamy warm whites in most lighting.
Is #fafbfb readable on white or black?
#fafbfb has a 1.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.25:1 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.