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Antique White vs Off White: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Antique White and Off White is hue — Antique White is a warm orange, while Off White is a warm off-white. Antique White (#FAEBD7) has an HSL of 34°, 78%, 91%, whereas Off White (#FAF9F6) sits at 45°, 29%, 97%.

Antique White#FAEBD7
Off White#FAF9F6
#FAEBD7Blended: #FAF2E7#FAF9F6

Antique White vs Off White: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Antique White Off White
BrightnessVery light (L=91%) — pale, delicate, gentleVery light (L=97%) — pale, delicate, gentle
SaturationVivid (S=78%) — bright, energetic, eye-catchingMuted (S=29%) — subdued, sophisticated
Hue familyOrangeOff-white
TemperatureWarmWarm
Hex code#FAEBD7#FAF9F6
RGB250, 235, 215250, 249, 246

Can you use Antique White and Off White together?

Off White text on Antique White
Antique White text on Off White
Contrast Ratio:1.11:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Antique White and Off White Apart

  • Check saturation: Antique White looks more vivid and saturated.
  • Watch the undertone: the hue shifts 11° between them, which changes the perceived temperature.
  • Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

When to Use Antique White vs Off White in Design

Use Antique White for:
Call-to-action buttons
Autumn and harvest themes
Food, citrus, warmth branding
Youthful energetic campaigns
Friendly notification badges
Use Off White for:
Backgrounds and page surfaces
Minimalist editorial design
Luxury clean aesthetics
Soft wedding invitations
Wellness and spa brands

Antique White and Off White Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Antique White#FAEBD7

Antique White (#FAEBD7) is a very light, vivid orange with a warm undertone — it feels pale, delicate, gentle and bright, energetic, eye-catching.

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Off White#FAF9F6

Off White (#FAF9F6) is a very light, muted off-white with a warm undertone — it feels pale, delicate, gentle and subdued, sophisticated.

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Antique White and Off White WCAG Contrast Ratios

Text legibility depends on the contrast ratio between foreground and background. WCAG 2.1 AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Use these numbers to choose accessible combinations for your design.

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Antique White text on white
1.17:1Fail
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Antique White text on black
17.93:1AAA
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Off White text on white
1.05:1Fail
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Off White text on black
19.95:1AAA
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Antique White text on Off White
1.11:1Fail
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Off White text on Antique White
1.11:1Fail

Explore Antique White and Off White individually

Each color has a dedicated page with shades, tints, CSS name, pairings, and color psychology.

Off White color page#FAF9F6 · shades, tints, pairings

More Antique White and Off White Comparisons

Antique White vs Off White FAQ

What is the difference between antique white and off white?+
The main difference between Antique White and Off White is hue — Antique White is a warm orange, while Off White is a warm off-white. Antique White (#FAEBD7) has an HSL of 34°, 78%, 91%, whereas Off White (#FAF9F6) sits at 45°, 29%, 97%.
Is antique white darker than off white?+
Yes. Antique White is darker, with a lightness of 91% in HSL compared to Off White at 97% — a 6-point gap.
Are antique white and off white the same color?+
No. Antique White is #FAEBD7 and Off White is #FAF9F6. They differ by 11° in hue, 6% in lightness, and 49% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, antique white or off white?+
Antique White is more saturated. In HSL, Antique White has 78% saturation and Off White has 29% — Antique White is the more vivid of the two, while Off White reads as more muted.
Is antique white warm or cool?+
Antique White (#FAEBD7) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 34° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Is off white warm or cool?+
Off White (#FAF9F6) is a warm off-white. Its hue sits at 45° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Can you use antique white and off white together?+
Yes. Antique White (orange) and Off White (off-white) can work as a complementary or analogous pair. Use one as the dominant tone and the other as a 10–20% accent to keep the palette balanced.
What color family does antique white belong to?+
Antique White belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 34°, 78%, 91% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
What is the hex code for antique white?+
The hex code for Antique White is #FAEBD7. In RGB, that's rgb(250, 235, 215), and in HSL it's hsl(34, 78%, 91%).
What is the hex code for off white?+
The hex code for Off White is #FAF9F6. In RGB, that's rgb(250, 249, 246), and in HSL it's hsl(45, 29%, 97%).