Linen — #FAF0E6 HEX Color

#FAF0E6rgb(250, 240, 230)

About Linen

Linen (#FAF0E6) is a warm, light, vivid orange tone with a hue of 30°, saturation of 67% and lightness of 94%. It works well for accents and energetic palettes and conveys a vibrant feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 1.12:1, while on black it reaches 18.67:1 — so prefer black text when using #FAF0E6 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#FAF0E6

RGBrgb(250, 240, 230)

HSLhsl(30°, 67%, 94%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 4%, 8%, 2%)

CIELABLab(95.3, 1.7, 6)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

1.12:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

18.67:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #FAF0E6 as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #FAF0E6;

color: #FAF0E6;

border: 2px solid #FAF0E6;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF0E6, #e6f0fa);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #faf0e6;
  --color-primary-rgb: 250, 240, 230;
  --color-primary-hsl: 30, 67%, 94%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #FAF0E6?

Color #FAF0E6 is commonly known as Linen. It is a warm, light, vivid orange tone.

Is #FAF0E6 a warm or cool color?

Linen (#FAF0E6) is a warm color. With a hue of 30°, it falls in the orange family.

What colors go well with #FAF0E6?

Colors that pair well with Linen (#FAF0E6) include its complementary color (#E6F0FA), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous orange tones for harmonious palettes.