#FFFAF7 Hex Color
White with a whisper of warmth
Softer than pure white, this shade reads like a warm sheet of paper with the faintest peach glow. The hex code #fffaf7 works best as a dominant background, taking the glare off pure white in UI layouts and minimal branding. It stays almost invisible next to #ffffff, so give it space or pair it with muted sage or soft terracotta. Black text on it reaches about 20.3:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #fffaf7
What is #fffaf7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fffaf7 is rgb(255, 250, 247), in HSL hsl(22, 100%, 98%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 3%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #fffaf7?
Muted sage, soft terracotta, and charcoal all sit comfortably against its faint warm undertone. Avoid pairing it directly beside pure white, where the difference reads as accidental rather than intentional.
Is #fffaf7 readable on white or black?
#fffaf7 has a 1.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.26:1 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.