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Linen
Linen
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Linen Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(250, 240, 230)Copy
HSLhsl(30, 67%, 94%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(30, 8%, 98%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 4%, 8%, 2%)Copy
Linen Color Schemes
Complementary
#FAF0E6
Click to copy#E6F0FA
Click to copyAnalogous
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Click to copySplit Complementary
#E6FAFA
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Click to copyMonochromatic
#FAF0E6
Click to copy#FFFFFF
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Click to copyLinen WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.12 : 1
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Black background #000000
18.67 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.03 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
11.23 : 1
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Linen Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Linen Color Introduction
Definition
Linen (HEX #FAF0E6) has the RGB value rgb(250, 240, 230), the HSL value hsl(30°, 67%, 94%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 4%, 8%, 2%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Linen is #E6F0FA, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FAE6E6 and #FAFAE6 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#E6FAFA, #E6E6FA) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Linen uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Linen has a contrast ratio of 1.12:1 against white and 18.67:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Linen has a lightness of 94% and a saturation of 67%, an extremely light tone close to white, ideal as a spacious light background that sets off darker content; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The color of unbleached linen.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Linen tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Linen is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Linen Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.