#FFFAE8 Hex Color
Creamy off-white with a gentle glow
#fffae8 is a luminous off-white with a muted yellow cast and an almost gray, creamy finish. Its low saturation creates a clean, innocent feel suited to healthcare, bridal, dairy, and minimal packaging. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or muted navy, since it can look washed out beside pure white. Black text remains highly readable. The hex code for this color is #fffae8.
Questions about #fffae8
What is #fffae8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fffae8 is rgb(255, 250, 232), in HSL hsl(47, 100%, 95%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 9%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #fffae8?
#fffae8 pairs well with charcoal, muted navy, and soft natural tones because its creamy yellow cast benefits from grounded contrast without losing its gentle, minimal character. These combinations work especially well for backgrounds, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Does #fffae8 read as warm or cool?
#fffae8 reads as a warm off-white because its near-white base carries a muted yellow cast, though its low saturation keeps the effect restrained rather than buttery or strongly golden. That balance makes it feel clean, calm, and softly welcoming.
Is #fffae8 readable on white or black?
#fffae8 has a 1.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.09:1 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.