Attic Linen
Also known as: Dhurrie Beige , Malabar , Birchwood , Dinosaur Egg
On screen, Attic Linen registers as friendly and enthusiastic: a soft orange at home in children's products and fitness brands. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.33:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Attic Linen color codes
- HEX
- #CCBCA9
- RGB
- rgb(204, 188, 169)
- RGBA
- rgba(204, 188, 169, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(33, 26%, 73%)
- HSV
- hsv(33, 17%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 8%, 17%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(77.2 3.5 11.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(80.3% 0.032 72.1)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: tan #D2B48C · ΔE 7.3
- RAL 1015: Light ivory #E6D2B5 · ΔE 6.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Attic Linen works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Attic Linen
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Attic Linen by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.85:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.33:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Attic Linen background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Attic Linen
Attic Linen with its complement
Soft neighbors of Attic Linen
Attic Linen triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cafe Latte #D6C6B4 · ΔE 2.6
- Oatmeal #C9C1B1 · ΔE 3.7
- Tapioca #DAC9B9 · ΔE 3.7
- Trail Dust #D0C4AC · ΔE 3.8
- Moonbeam #C2B8AE · ΔE 4.0
- Cosy Wool #D1B99B · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Attic Linen is closest to Rendez-Blue .
FAQ
Attic Linen FAQs
What color is Attic Linen?
Attic Linen is a light orange with the hex code #CCBCA9. In HSL terms it has a hue of 33°, 26% saturation, and 73% lightness.
What is the hex code for Attic Linen?
The hex code for Attic Linen is #CCBCA9. In RGB it's rgb(204, 188, 169), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 8%, 17%, 20%).
What colors go well with Attic Linen?
Attic Linen pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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