Attic Linen
Also known as: Dhurrie Beige, Malabar, Birchwood, Dinosaur Egg
With its warm undertone, Attic Linen (#CCBCA9) comes across as friendly and enthusiastic. Designers reach for it 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, 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 — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Attic Linen
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.85:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.33:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Attic Linen background: #000000
Palettes featuring Attic Linen
Attic Linen with its complement
Soft neighbors of Attic Linen
Attic Linen triad
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.
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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