Linen color

Inspired by undyed linen fiber. It's a warm, natural white. It's used for tablecloths, summer clothing and rustic-style decor.

Also known as: linen white.

Linen · #FAF0E6

About linen

Linen (#FAF0E6) is a warm, light, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the whites family. It mixes 250 red, 240 green and 230 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in home decor, fashion.

Linen shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Linen color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: White smoke

AnalogousClose to: Ivory

TriadicClose to: Ivory, White smoke

Split complementaryClose to: White smoke

TetradicClose to: Beige, White smoke, Pastel pink

Linen color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Linen

Analogous palette · Linen

Complementary palette · Linen

Triadic palette · Linen

With neutrals palette · Linen

With an accent palette · Linen

Linen contrast with text

White textContrast 1.1:1 · Not recommended

Black textContrast 18.7:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --linen: #FAF0E6;
  --linen-rgb: 250, 240, 230;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--linen); }
.text { color: var(--linen); }

Colors similar to linen

Alabaster Off-white Antique white Eggshell Ivory White smoke Snow white Ecru Platinum White

Themed palettes with this color

More whites

White Ivory Cream Bone Off-white Snow white Pearl Alabaster White smoke Vanilla Eggshell Antique white Ecru

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for linen?

The hex code for linen is #FAF0E6. In RGB it is rgb(250, 240, 230), in HSL hsl(30, 67%, 94%) and in CMYK 0, 4, 8, 2.

What is the complementary color of linen?

Its complement on the color wheel is #E6F0FA, close to white smoke. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on linen?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.1:1, while with black it is 18.7:1.