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#FAF7EF

RGB
250, 247, 239
Brightness
247.0
HSL (°,%,%)
44°, 52%, 96%
HSV V %
98%
Lab
97.3, -0.4, 4.2
CMYK (%)
0%, 1%, 4%, 2%
PNG size
4.4 KB
Tone / Feel
very light, vivid warm hue
Black text 19.62:1 AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text 1.07:1 Fail (normal) · Fail (large)

Recommended text: Black (19.62:1 — AAA / AAA)

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Color Profile: #FAF7EF

Common Name: Soft White

RGB: (250, 247, 239)

HSL: H: 60° S: 24% L: 96%

Contrast vs White: 94.1% (Pass AA)

Contrast vs Black: 6.1% (Fail AA)

Mood Blurb: A light, airy shade of off-white, #FAF7EF exudes calmness and sophistication. Its soft, creamy hue is reminiscent of minimalistic design, making it a popular choice for modern interiors and digital interfaces. Its subtle tone works perfectly in spaces where neutrality is key, offering warmth without overwhelming the senses.

Close Named Matches:

  • Benjamin Moore - Simply White (#F7F7EE)
    ΔE = 1.21
  • Dulux - China White (#EEEFEA)
    ΔE = 3.65
  • Jotun - Chi (#F2F3ED)
    ΔE = 2.39
  • Farro and Ball - Wimborne White (#F7F3E8)
    ΔE = 2.11

Why Designers Use It

  • It's a timeless, neutral color that allows flexibility in design. Soft white shades like #FAF7EF are especially popular in interior design, offering a clean, spacious look that never feels too cold or sterile.
  • Its subtle warm undertones make it an excellent backdrop for accent colors, allowing it to pair well with both muted and bold hues.
  • In web design, it offers high readability when combined with darker text, making it a go-to for clean, professional layouts.
  • This color is commonly associated with luxury, elegance, and minimalism, often used in high-end branding, home décor, and art galleries.
  • Its low saturation makes it ideal for creating harmonious spaces, evoking a sense of peace and tranquility.

Notable Structures and Uses:

  • Its widespread use in luxury interior design makes it a staple for upscale living spaces, high-end offices, and exclusive boutique hotels.
  • In digital design, #FAF7EF offers versatility, serving as a background color for everything from corporate websites to creative portfolios.
  • This shade has a universal appeal, transcending regional styles and tastes, especially favored in Scandinavian and Japanese minimalist design aesthetics.
  • While it is trendy, its timeless nature ensures it remains relevant across decades, making it ideal for lasting impressions.

Palette neighbours

#050810 Complement #EFFAF7 Triad 1 #F7EFFA Triad 2 #F8FAEF Analogous 1 #FAF2EF Analogous 2