Linen
Also known as: Moonlit Beach, Anemone White, White Zin, Bermuda Shell
Linen sits on the neutral side of the spectrum: a lively white that feels airy and open. Try it in spacious layouts and product photography. Set it against a white accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 18.67:1 on black clears AA.
Linen color codes
- HEX
- #FAF0E6
- RGB
- rgb(250, 240, 230)
- RGBA
- rgba(250, 240, 230, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(30, 67%, 94%)
- HSV
- hsv(30, 8%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 4%, 8%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(95.4 2.2 6.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(96.0% 0.017 67.6)
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: linen#FAF0E6 · ΔE 0.0
- RAL 9001 — Cream#EFEBDC · ΔE 4.5 · 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 Linen works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings — warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Linen
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from 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 1.12:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 18.67:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Linen background: #000000
Palettes featuring Linen
Linen with its complement
Soft neighbors of Linen
Linen triad
Similar colors
- Alpaca#F9EDE2 · ΔE 1.0
- Fatback#FFF7ED · ΔE 1.7
- Fuji Peak#F6EEE2 · ΔE 1.7
- Powdered#F9F2E7 · ΔE 1.7
- Gardenia#F1E8DF · ΔE 1.8
- Seashell#FFF5EE · ΔE 1.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Linen is closest to First Snow.
Linen FAQs
What color is Linen?
Linen is a light white with the hex code #FAF0E6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 30°, 67% saturation, and 94% lightness.
What is the hex code for Linen?
The hex code for Linen is #FAF0E6. In RGB it's rgb(250, 240, 230), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 4%, 8%, 2%).
What colors go well with Linen?
Linen pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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