Linen colour (#FAF0E6)
Linen is very light an orange with hex code #FAF0E6, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 250, 240, 230; in HSL 30°, 67%, 94%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Linen colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Linen in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #FAF0E6 |
| RGB | rgb(250, 240, 230) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.980, 0.941, 0.902 |
| HSL | hsl(30, 67%, 94%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 4%, 8%, 2% |
| CSS | color: linen; |
Shades and tints of Linen
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#f7e6d4 | #eeccaa | #e6b37f | #dd9955 | #d5802a | #aa6622 | #804d19 | #553311 | #2b1a08 |
Colours that go with Linen
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #e5f0fa | |
| Triadic | #e5faf0 | #f0e5fa |
| Analogous | #fafae5 | #fae5e5 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| oldlace | #fdf5e6 | very close |
| seashell | #fff5ee | very close |
| beige | #f5f5dc | very close |
| cornsilk | #fff8dc | very close |
| mistyrose | #ffe4e1 | very close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Linen against white is 1.12:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 18.67:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Linen background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Linen?
#FAF0E6.
What is Linen in RGB?
rgb(250, 240, 230).
What colour is complementary to Linen?
#e5f0fa, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.