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Half Colonial White

#FAF3D1

Half Colonial White is a warm light color with the hex code #FAF3D1. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 250, 243, 209 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 3%, 16%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Half Colonial White color values

HEX
#FAF3D1
RGB
250, 243, 209
HSL
50°, 80%, 90%
CMYK
0, 3, 16, 2

About this color

Half Colonial White sits at 50° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Half Colonial White is rendered as rgb(250, 243, 209), where the red channel dominates at 250, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Half Colonial White translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 3M 16Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 16% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Half Colonial White

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FAF3D1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 250, 243, 209;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#FAF3D1',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 3%
Y: 16%
K: 2%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(250, 243, 209)
rgba(250, 243, 209, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FAF3D1?
#FAF3D1 is Half Colonial White, a warm light color with RGB values of 250, 243, 209. It has a hue of 50°, 80% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FAF3D1?
The RGB color code for #FAF3D1 is rgb(250, 243, 209). This means it contains 250 red, 243 green, and 209 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Half Colonial White a warm or cool color?
Half Colonial White (#FAF3D1) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FAF3D1 in CSS?
You can use #FAF3D1 in CSS with: background-color: #FAF3D1; or color: #FAF3D1; or as an RGB value: rgb(250, 243, 209). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 3%, 16%, 2%.