#FFFAF5 Hex Color
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Almost indistinguishable from white, this shade carries a faint warm undertone that softens its edge. The hex code #fffaf5 reads as purity and freshness, which suits bridal, dairy, and clean beauty design. It works best as a dominant base in minimal layouts; next to pure white it can look dingy, so commit to it. Black text hits about 20.2:1 contrast here, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #fffaf5
What is #fffaf5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fffaf5 is rgb(255, 250, 245), in HSL hsl(30, 100%, 98%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 4%, 0%.
Is #fffaf5 warm or cool?
#fffaf5 is a warm white. Its RGB values tilt toward red and orange, giving it a soft, sunlit cast that pure white lacks. That warmth shows up most when it sits next to cooler grays or bright whites.
What colors pair well with #fffaf5?
#fffaf5 flatters muted, earthy neighbors like sage, terracotta, and warm gray, which pick up its faint orange undertone. Deep navy also works, giving the pale base more weight than a standard white would.
Is #fffaf5 readable on white or black?
#fffaf5 has a 1.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.24:1 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.