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Custom Color Color: HEX #FAFAF6 Meaning and Live Preview

Explore Custom Color (HEX #FAFAF6), a yellow-based color. Discover comprehensive RGB, HSL, CMYK values, color psychology, design inspiration, complementary palettes, and accessibility guidelines for Custom Color.

Quick Copy Color Codes

Color Spaces of #FAFAF6

SpaceV1V2V3V4
RGB250250246
HSL0.170.290.97
HSV60°2°98°
CMYK0.000.000.020.02
XYZ90.24295.349100.821
Yxy95.3490.3150.333
Hunter Lab97.65-0.711.89
CIE Lab98.17-0.701.91

Understanding #fafaf6 Color Theory

Color Temperature

Warm color - Evokes energy, passion, and excitement. Advances visually in designs.

Brightness Level

Lightness: 97% - Very light tone, perfect for backgrounds and subtle accents

Saturation

Saturation: 29% - Moderate saturation - Balanced and versatile

Shades of #fafaf6

Darker variations created by adding black

Tints of #fafaf6

Lighter variations created by adding white

Color Psychology & Symbolism of #fafaf6

Yellow is the color of sunshine, representing optimism, clarity, and warmth. It grabs attention and evokes cheerfulness.

Associated Emotions

HappinessOptimismClarityWarmthCheerfulness

Industry Applications

  • Warning signs
  • Children's brands
  • Leisure industry
  • Food packaging
  • Attention-grabbing elements

Cultural Significance

Yellow symbolizes optimism and happiness in Western cultures, but can represent courage in Japan and prosperity in China. It's attention-grabbing and energetic, often used for warnings and highlights.

Design Applications of #fafaf6

Web Design

  • Background colors and hero sections
  • Button colors and call-to-action elements
  • Navigation bars and headers
  • Accent colors for links and highlights
  • Form elements and input fields

Graphic Design

  • Logo design and brand identity
  • Poster and flyer backgrounds
  • Social media graphics
  • Infographic elements
  • Business card accents

Other Applications

  • Interior design and wall colors
  • Product packaging design
  • Textile and fashion design
  • Presentation slides and decks
  • Digital illustrations

CSS Code for #fafaf6

Copy and paste these CSS code snippets to use #fafaf6 in your web projects.

Accessibility Guidelines for #fafaf6

Contrast Ratios (WCAG 2.1)

This color provides good contrast with dark text on #fafaf6 backgrounds.

  • • Normal text (under 18pt): minimum 4.5:1 ratio
  • • Large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold): minimum 3:1 ratio
  • • UI components and graphics: minimum 3:1 ratio

Color Blindness Considerations

This color is generally distinguishable for most types of color blindness, but always supplement color coding with additional visual indicators like text, icons, or patterns.

Complete Guide to #FAFAF6 (Custom Color)

#FAFAF6 (Custom Color) is a yellow-based color with precise digital coordinates of RGB 250, 250, 246. In the HSL color model, it features a hue of 60°, saturation of 29%, and lightness of 97%, making it light in overall appearance.

For professional printing applications, #fafaf6 converts to CMYK values of Cyan: 0%, Magenta: 0%, Yellow: 2%, and Black: 2%. These precise values ensure accurate color reproduction across digital and print media.

When implementing #fafaf6 in web projects, developers have multiple CSS options. The hexadecimal format (#fafaf6), RGB notation (rgb(250, 250, 246)), or HSL (hsl(60, 29%, 97%)) all produce identical results. Modern CSS also supports the alpha channel for transparency effects.

To create visually appealing designs with #fafaf6, consider these color harmony principles: Complementary colors provide maximum contrast, analogous colors create cohesive palettes, and triadic schemes offer balanced variety. Our color wheel tool above demonstrates these relationships.

When using #fafaf6 in professional design work, maintain consistency across all brand touchpoints. Create a comprehensive style guide documenting primary, secondary, and accent color usage. Follow the 60-30-10 rule: use 60% neutral/dominant color, 30% secondary color, and 10% accent color like #fafaf6.

#fafaf6 (Custom Color) adheres to industry color standards including sRGB color space for web display, Adobe RGB for professional photography, and CMYK for print production. While not web-safe, modern displays support over 16 million colors, making #fafaf6 suitable for contemporary digital design.

Frequently Asked Questions about #fafaf6