What is the hex code for Linen?

The hex code for Linen is #FAF0E6. In RGB that is rgb(250, 240, 230), and in HSL it is hsl(30, 67%, 94%).

What RGB values make Linen?

Linen is 250 red, 240 green, and 230 blue, written as rgb(250, 240, 230).

Linen scores 1.12:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: linen directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #FAF0E6.

#FAF0E6

Linen is a white tone at #FAF0E6. It sits at 30 degrees on the color wheel with 67% saturation and 94% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Linen with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#FEFCFA

Tint 60%

#FDF9F5

Tint 40%

#FCF6F0

Tint 20%

#FBF3EB

Base

#FAF0E6

Shade 20%

#C8C0B8

Shade 40%

#96908A

Shade 60%

#64605C

Shade 80%

#32302E

On white

Sample text

1.12:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

18.67:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Linen?: The hex code for Linen is #FAF0E6. In RGB that is rgb(250, 240, 230), and in HSL it is hsl(30, 67%, 94%).
What RGB values make Linen?: Linen is 250 red, 240 green, and 230 blue, written as rgb(250, 240, 230).
Is Linen readable as text on a white background?: Linen scores 1.12:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Linen a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: linen directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #FAF0E6.