#FAF8DE Hex Code
Color Name: Cornsilk
What is hex #FAF8DE Color?
The color name of hex code #FAF8DE is Cornsilk. The RGB values are (250, 248, 222) which means it is composed of
35% red, 34% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:1 Y:11 K:2. In the HSV/HSB scale, #FAF8DE has a hue of 56°, 11% saturation and a brightness value of 98%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #FAF8DE Color Codes
| Color Name | Cornsilk |
| RGB Values | (250, 248, 222) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 1%, 11%, 2%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (56°, 11%, 98%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFFFCC |
| Inverse Color | #050721 [Rich Black (FOGRA29)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 705 C |
| Closest RAL | 9010 [Pure white] |
| Complementary Color | #DEE0FA [Lavender (Web)] |
| #FAF8DE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #F0F0F0 |
| Desaturated | #ECECEC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #F6F6F6 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #F7F7F7 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #F3F3F3 |
Hex #FAF8DE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #FAF8DE is #DEE0FA which is called Lavender (Web). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #FAF8DE color is offered by #DEE0FA. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #FAF8DE are #EEFADE and #FAEADE, called Nyanza and Antique White, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #FAF8DE with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #FAF8DE are #DEEEFA (Azureish White) and #EADEFA (Lavender (Web)). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#FAF8DE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DEFAF8 (Light Cyan) and #F8DEFA (Pink Lace) along with #FAF8DE, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #FAF8DE has #DEFAF8 (Light Cyan), #DEE0FA (Lavender (Web)) and #FADEE0 (Pale Pink). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #FAF8DE contains #DEFAEA (Nyanza), #DEE0FA (Lavender (Web)) and #FADEEE (Pink Lace). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #FAF8DE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #FAF8DE rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of FAF8DE Color
Tints
FBF9E5- FCFAE8
- FCFBEB
- FDFCEF
- FDFCF2
- FEFDF5
- FEFEF8
- FFFEFC
Tones
- E2E0CB
- D5D4C2
- C9C8B8
- BDBCAF
- B1B0A6
- A5A49C
- 989893
- 8C8C89
Shades
- C8C6B2
- AFAE9B
- 969585
- 7D7C6F
- 646359
- 4B4A43
- 32322C
- 191916
#FAF8DE Color Patterns
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#FAF8DE Gingham Checks
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#FAF8DE Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#FAF8DE Polka Dots Pattern
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#FAF8DE Honeycomb Pattern
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#FAF8DE Leaves Pattern
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#FAF8DE Houndstooth Pattern
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#FAF8DE Trellis Pattern
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#FAF8DE Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
