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#FA9EFA color code is #FA9EFA. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #fa9efa.

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#FA9EFA Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FA9EFA is 0.5168. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.85:1 against white and 11.34:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FA9EFA on white1.85:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#FA9EFA on black11.34:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #FA9EFA1.85:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #FA9EFA11.34:1AAA

#FA9EFA — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FA9EFA?+
The hex code for #FA9EFA is #FA9EFA. In RGB it's rgb(250, 158, 250), and in HSL it's hsl(300, 90%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #FA9EFA?+
#FA9EFA in RGB is (250, 158, 250). Written in CSS: rgb(250, 158, 250).
What is the CMYK value of #FA9EFA?+
#FA9EFA converts to CMYK(0%, 37%, 0%, 2%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FA9EFA.
Is #fa9efa a warm or cool color?+
#FA9EFA (#FA9EFA) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 300° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #fa9efa belong to?+
#FA9EFA belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 300°, 90%, 80% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #fa9efa accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FA9EFA on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.85:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #fa9efa?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FA9EFA (#FA9EFA) is 236 C Pantone 236 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FA9EFA in design

Practical guidance for using #fa9efa (#FA9EFA) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FA9EFA (#FA9EFA) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #FA9EFA (#FA9EFA) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#FA9EFA flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#FA9EFA is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.