About Linen
Linen (linen) is a very light, vivid orange with the hex code #faf0e6, or rgb(250, 240, 230). In HSL it sits at a hue of 30°, 67% saturation and 94% lightness. It is one of the 148 named colors every browser understands, so you can write color: linen; instead of the hex value.
Using Linen for text and backgrounds
| Pairing | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|
| Linen text on white | 1.12 : 1 | fails |
| Linen text on black | 18.67 : 1 | AAA |
On a linen background, use black text (18.67 : 1). WCAG asks for at least 4.5 : 1 for body text and 3 : 1 for large text. Check other pairs with the Contrast Checker.
CSS
.element {
color: linen; /* or #faf0e6 */
background-color: #faf0e6;
border: 1px solid rgb(250 240 230 / 50%);
}Similar named colors
Old Lace (#fdf5e6), Sea Shell (#fff5ee), Beige (#f5f5dc), Corn Silk (#fff8dc), Misty Rose (#ffe4e1), Floral White (#fffaf0).
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Open the tool Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for linen?
#faf0e6 — that is rgb(250, 240, 230) and hsl(30, 67%, 94%). In CSS you can also just write linen.
Is linen text readable on white?
Its contrast ratio on white is 1.12 : 1, which fails WCAG — use it for decoration or on a dark background instead.
What colors go well with linen?
Its complementary color is #e5f0fa; analogous colors #fae5e5 and #fafae5 sit next to it on the color wheel.