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#FFFAA0 color code is #FFFAA0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #fffaa0.

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#FFFAA0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FFFAA0 is 0.9217. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.08:1 against white and 19.43:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FFFAA0 on white1.08:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#FFFAA0 on black19.43:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #FFFAA01.08:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #FFFAA019.43:1AAA

#FFFAA0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FFFAA0?+
The hex code for #FFFAA0 is #FFFAA0. In RGB it's rgb(255, 250, 160), and in HSL it's hsl(57, 100%, 81%).
What is the RGB value of #FFFAA0?+
#FFFAA0 in RGB is (255, 250, 160). Written in CSS: rgb(255, 250, 160).
What is the CMYK value of #FFFAA0?+
#FFFAA0 converts to CMYK(0%, 2%, 37%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FFFAA0.
Is #fffaa0 a warm or cool color?+
#FFFAA0 (#FFFAA0) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 57° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #fffaa0 belong to?+
#FFFAA0 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 57°, 100%, 81% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #fffaa0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FFFAA0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.08:1 — 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 #fffaa0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FFFAA0 (#FFFAA0) is 12-0712 Butter, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FFFAA0 in design

Practical guidance for using #fffaa0 (#FFFAA0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FFFAA0 (#FFFAA0) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 19.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #FFFAA0 (#FFFAA0) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. 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

#FFFAA0 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #fffaa0 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#FFFAA0 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.