Colors Encyclopedia

Named color

Linen

Linen is a light orange color with HEX #FAF0E6. According to Colors Encyclopedia, it has RGB 250, 240, 230, HSL 30, 67%, 94%, warm temperature, and is useful for web design, CSS color systems, and UI prototyping.

#FAF0E6 orange warm light
HEX #FAF0E6
RGB rgb(250, 240, 230)
HSL hsl(30 67% 94%)
CMYK cmyk(0, 4, 8, 2)
Luminance 0.8836
Contrast Black 18.67:1White 1.12:1

CSS Utilities

--color-linen: #FAF0E6;
.bg-linen { background-color: #FAF0E6; }
.text-linen { color: #FAF0E6; }
Open CSS utility pageReusable variables, classes, examples, and implementation notes

Machine-readable data

Machine-Readable Color Data (JSON)

Perfect for CSS, design systems, automation, and AI ingestion.

AI-Ready Dataset v1.0.0
Luminance0.8836
Black text18.67:1AA Pass
White text1.12:1AA Fail
hexCanonical HEX value
rgbRed, green, blue channels
hslHue, saturation, lightness
cmykApproximate print conversion
wcagAA and AAA contrast options
harmoniesMathematical harmony sets
variantsGenerated tone variants
nearestColorsKnowledge graph neighbors
Download JSON Open API
Structured sections
Color systems
{
  "hex": "#FAF0E6",
  "rgb": [
    250,
    240,
    230
  ],
  "hsl": [
    30,
    67,
    94
  ],
  "cmyk": [
    0,
    4,
    8,
    2
  ],
  "luminance": 0.8836,
  "contrast": {
    "black": 18.67,
    "white": 1.12
  }
}
WCAG
{
  "AA": [
    "#000000",
    "#1A1A1A",
    "#36454F"
  ],
  "AAA": [
    "#000000",
    "#1A1A1A",
    "#36454F"
  ]
}
Harmonies
{
  "complementary": "#E5F0FA",
  "analogous": [
    "#FAE5E5",
    "#FAFAE5"
  ],
  "triadic": [
    "#E5FAF0",
    "#F0E5FA"
  ],
  "tetradic": [
    "#E5FAE5",
    "#E5F0FA",
    "#FAE5FA"
  ],
  "splitComplementary": [
    "#E5FAFA",
    "#E5E5FA"
  ],
  "monochromatic": [
    "#FFFFFF",
    "#FAF0E6",
    "#EBC299"
  ]
}
Variants
{
  "light": "#FFFFFF",
  "dark": "#EBC299",
  "saturated": "#FDF0E2",
  "desaturated": "#F7F0E9",
  "pastel": "#FFFFFF",
  "neon": "#FFFFFF"
}
Pairings
{
  "best": [
    "#000000",
    "#E5F0FA",
    "#FAE5E5",
    "#FAFAE5"
  ],
  "avoid": [
    "#F7F0E9",
    "#FFFFFF"
  ],
  "neutral": [
    "#1A1A1A",
    "#F5F5F5",
    "#E8E8E4"
  ],
  "highContrast": [
    "#000000"
  ],
  "lowContrast": [
    "#FFFFFF",
    "#F7F0E9"
  ]
}
Knowledge graph
{
  "nearestColors": [
    "linen-white",
    "warm-white",
    "old-lace",
    "marble-white",
    "sea-shell"
  ],
  "generatedPalettes": [
    "linen"
  ],
  "generatedComparisons": [
    "linen-vs-linen-white",
    "linen-vs-warm-white",
    "marble-white-vs-linen",
    "old-lace-vs-linen"
  ],
  "relatedFamilies": [
    "/colors/by-family/orange",
    "/colors/by-temperature/warm",
    "/colors/by-tone/light"
  ],
  "relatedTools": [
    "/harmonies/linen",
    "/wcag/linen",
    "/css/colors/linen",
    "/hex/faf0e6"
  ],
  "semanticRelations": {
    "broader": [
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      "/colors/by-temperature/warm",
      "/colors/by-tone/light"
    ],
    "narrower": [
      "/palettes/linen"
    ],
    "related": [
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      "/colors/warm-white",
      "/colors/old-lace",
      "/colors/marble-white",
      "/colors/sea-shell",
      "/compare/linen-vs-linen-white",
      "/compare/linen-vs-warm-white",
      "/compare/marble-white-vs-linen",
      "/compare/old-lace-vs-linen",
      "/harmonies/linen",
      "/wcag/linen",
      "/css/colors/linen",
      "/hex/faf0e6"
    ]
  }
}
Full JSON dataset 
{
  "slug": "linen",
  "name": "Linen",
  "cssName": "linen",
  "hex": "#FAF0E6",
  "family": "orange",
  "temperature": "warm",
  "tone": [
    "light"
  ],
  "uses": [
    "web design",
    "CSS color systems",
    "UI prototyping"
  ],
  "psychology": {
    "associations": [
      "context dependent"
    ],
    "contexts": [
      "web interfaces",
      "design systems",
      "technical color references"
    ],
    "avoidIn": [
      "claims that require brand or cultural specificity"
    ]
  },
  "aliases": [
    "linen"
  ],
  "sourceType": "standard",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sourceUrl": "https://www.w3.org/TR/css-color-4/#named-colors",
  "origin": {
    "type": "css",
    "notes": "Standard CSS named color."
  },
  "reviewStatus": "auto",
  "editorialNotes": "Generated from CSS named color data and computed color-system properties.",
  "tags": [
    "orange",
    "warm",
    "light",
    "web-design",
    "css-color-systems",
    "ui-prototyping",
    "context-dependent"
  ],
  "popularity": 67,
  "rgb": [
    250,
    240,
    230
  ],
  "hsl": [
    30,
    67,
    94
  ],
  "cmyk": [
    0,
    4,
    8,
    2
  ],
  "luminance": 0.8836,
  "contrast": {
    "black": 18.67,
    "white": 1.12
  },
  "harmonies": {
    "complementary": "#E5F0FA",
    "analogous": [
      "#FAE5E5",
      "#FAFAE5"
    ],
    "triadic": [
      "#E5FAF0",
      "#F0E5FA"
    ],
    "tetradic": [
      "#E5FAE5",
      "#E5F0FA",
      "#FAE5FA"
    ],
    "splitComplementary": [
      "#E5FAFA",
      "#E5E5FA"
    ],
    "monochromatic": [
      "#FFFFFF",
      "#FAF0E6",
      "#EBC299"
    ]
  },
  "variants": {
    "light": "#FFFFFF",
    "dark": "#EBC299",
    "saturated": "#FDF0E2",
    "desaturated": "#F7F0E9",
    "pastel": "#FFFFFF",
    "neon": "#FFFFFF"
  },
  "wcag": {
    "AA": [
      "#000000",
      "#1A1A1A",
      "#36454F"
    ],
    "AAA": [
      "#000000",
      "#1A1A1A",
      "#36454F"
    ]
  },
  "css": {
    "variable": "--color-linen: #FAF0E6;",
    "utility": ".bg-linen { background-color: #FAF0E6; }",
    "textUtility": ".text-linen { color: #FAF0E6; }"
  },
  "nearestColors": [
    "linen-white",
    "warm-white",
    "old-lace",
    "marble-white",
    "sea-shell"
  ],
  "generatedPalettes": [
    "linen"
  ],
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    "linen-vs-linen-white",
    "linen-vs-warm-white",
    "marble-white-vs-linen",
    "old-lace-vs-linen"
  ],
  "relatedFamilies": [
    "/colors/by-family/orange",
    "/colors/by-temperature/warm",
    "/colors/by-tone/light"
  ],
  "relatedTools": [
    "/harmonies/linen",
    "/wcag/linen",
    "/css/colors/linen",
    "/hex/faf0e6"
  ],
  "semanticRelations": {
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      "/colors/by-temperature/warm",
      "/colors/by-tone/light"
    ],
    "narrower": [
      "/palettes/linen"
    ],
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      "/colors/linen-white",
      "/colors/warm-white",
      "/colors/old-lace",
      "/colors/marble-white",
      "/colors/sea-shell",
      "/compare/linen-vs-linen-white",
      "/compare/linen-vs-warm-white",
      "/compare/marble-white-vs-linen",
      "/compare/old-lace-vs-linen",
      "/harmonies/linen",
      "/wcag/linen",
      "/css/colors/linen",
      "/hex/faf0e6"
    ]
  },
  "pairings": {
    "best": [
      "#000000",
      "#E5F0FA",
      "#FAE5E5",
      "#FAFAE5"
    ],
    "avoid": [
      "#F7F0E9",
      "#FFFFFF"
    ],
    "neutral": [
      "#1A1A1A",
      "#F5F5F5",
      "#E8E8E4"
    ],
    "highContrast": [
      "#000000"
    ],
    "lowContrast": [
      "#FFFFFF",
      "#F7F0E9"
    ]
  }
}
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Color meaning and use

About Linen Color

Linen sits in the orange family with warm temperature and light visual character. Standard CSS named color.

Its common associations include context dependent, which makes it relevant for web interfaces and design systems. In design work, Linen is most useful for web design, css color systems, and ui prototyping, especially when paired with black text for stronger contrast.

Related Color Guides

Orange color familyBrowse named orange colors and compare nearby swatches.Warm colorsExplore colors with warm temperature behavior.Light colorsFind colors with light visual character.Linen accessibilityCheck contrast and WCAG text options for #FAF0E6.Linen CSS utilitiesUse Linen in CSS variables and utility classes.#FAF0E6 HEX atlasOpen the permanent HEX atlas record for conversions and variants.Linen paletteOpen the generated palette based on Linen.Linen harmoniesExplore complementary, analogous, triadic, and tetradic harmonies.

WCAG Accessibility

Contrast checks for Linen against black and white text.

Black text18.67:1AA Pass
White text1.12:1AA Fail
AA text options#000000, #1A1A1A, #36454F
AAA text options#000000, #1A1A1A, #36454F
Open WCAG pageDetailed contrast notes, warnings, alternatives, and UI examples

Similar Colors

Linen White#FAF0E6
Warm White#F8F4E3
Old Lace#FDF5E6
Marble White#F2F0E6
Sea Shell#FFF5EE

Color Harmonies

#E5F0FA#E5F0FA
#FAE5E5#FAE5E5
#FAFAE5#FAFAE5
#E5FAF0#E5FAF0
#F0E5FA#F0E5FA
Open full Linen harmony pageComplementary, analogous, triadic, tetradic, split, and monochromatic sets

Variants

White#FFFFFF
#EBC299#EBC299
#FDF0E2#FDF0E2
#F7F0E9#F7F0E9
White#FFFFFF
White#FFFFFF

Pairings

Black#000000
#E5F0FA#E5F0FA
#FAE5E5#FAE5E5
#FAFAE5#FAFAE5
Matte Black#1A1A1A
White Smoke#F5F5F5