Linen is a very light, saturated shade in the orange color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FAF0E6, which equals rgb(250, 240, 230) in RGB and hsl(30, 67%, 94%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M4 Y8 K2, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FAF0E6 - RGB
250, 240, 230 - HSL
30°, 67%, 94% - CMYK
0, 4, 8, 2 - Family
Orange - Tone
Very light, saturated
About Linen
Orange shades feel warm, friendly and optimistic. They sit between the intensity of red and the cheer of yellow, and work well for buttons, highlights and playful brands. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 18.67:1. Its complementary color is #E5F0FA.
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Linen color codes
| HEX | #FAF0E6 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(250, 240, 230) |
| HSL | hsl(30, 67%, 94%) |
| HSV | 30°, 8%, 98% |
| CMYK | 0%, 4%, 8%, 2% |
| Decimal | 16445670 |
Shades and tints of Linen
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FEFDFB - 100
#FDFAF7 - 200
#FDF8F3 - 300
#FCF5EE - 400
#FBF3EA - 500
#FAF0E6 - 600
#D0C8C0 - 700
#A7A099 - 800
#7D7873 - 900
#53504D - 950
#2A2826
Color harmonies for Linen
- Complementary
#E5F0FA≈ Lavender - Analogous −30°
#FAE5E5≈ Misty Rose - Analogous +30°
#FAFAE5≈ Old Lace - Triadic +120°
#E5FAF0≈ Honeydew - Triadic +240°
#F0E5FA≈ Lavender - Split 150°
#E5FAFA≈ Light Cyan - Split 210°
#E5E5FA≈ Lavender
Contrast and accessibility of Linen
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Linen | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Linen | Aa | 18.67:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Linen
background-color: #FAF0E6;color: #FAF0E6;background-color: rgb(250, 240, 230);background-color: hsl(30, 67%, 94%);:root { --color-linen: #FAF0E6; }class="bg-[#FAF0E6]"Colors similar to Linen
- Old Lace
#FDF5E6 - Seashell
#FFF5EE - Beige
#F5F5DC - Warm Gray 95
#F3F2F1 - Neutral Gray 95
#F2F2F2 - Lavender Blush
#FFF0F5 - Cornsilk
#FFF8DC - Palest Muted Yellow
#F0F0DB - Antique White
#FAEBD7 - Palest Muted Gold
#F0EEDB - Palest Soft Marigold
#F5EFD6 - Cool Gray 95
#F1F2F3
More orange shades
- Antique White
#FAEBD7 - Bisque
#FFE4C4 - Blanched Almond
#FFEBCD - Dark Salmon
#E9967A - Goldenrod
#DAA520 - Light Salmon
#FFA07A - Moccasin
#FFE4B5 - Navajo White
#FFDEAD - Old Lace
#FDF5E6 - Orange Red
#FF4500 - Papaya Whip
#FFEFD5
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Linen?
The HEX code for Linen is #FAF0E6.
What is the RGB value of Linen?
Linen has an RGB value of 250, 240, 230 (rgb(250, 240, 230)). In HSL it is 30°, 67%, 94%.
What text color should I use on Linen?
Use black text on Linen. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.12:1 and black text has 18.67:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Linen?
The complementary color of Linen is #E5F0FA. Analogous colors #FAE5E5 and #FAFAE5 also pair well.