#faf9f6
#faf9f6 is rgb(250, 249, 246), or hsl(45, 29%, 97%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is stone-50 (#fafaf9), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 1.05:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| black | 19.95:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| slate-900 | 16.96:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| gray-100 | 1.05:1 | fail | fail | fail |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #faf9f6 in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #faf9f6 in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #1a1a1a
Used together in Luxury Retail.
16.53:1
AA normal text - #2c2c2c
Used together in Luxury Retail.
13.26:1
AA normal text - #8b7355
Used together in Luxury Retail.
4.26:1
Not for normal text - #c9a96e
Used together in Luxury Retail.
2.13:1
Not for normal text - #e8e0d4
Used together in Luxury Retail.
1.24:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
black text on #faf9f6: 19.95:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #faf9f6.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #faf9f6 as the primary color, following the Luxury Retail style: rgb(250, 249, 246), nearest Tailwind token stone-50. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 1.05:1 on white, 19.95:1 on black).
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Questions about #faf9f6
What color is #faf9f6?
#faf9f6 is rgb(250, 249, 246), or hsl(45, 29%, 97%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is stone-50 (#fafaf9), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #faf9f6?
Black (#000000) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #faf9f6: 19.95:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #faf9f6 in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#faf9f6], text-[#faf9f6], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.