Linen
HEX: #FAF0E6 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#FAF0E6
250, 240, 230
30°, 66% ,94%
0, 4, 8, 2
About Linen
Linen (#FAF0E6) is a color with RGB(250, 240, 230) and HSL(30°, 66.7%, 94.1%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #E6F0FA, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #E6FAF0 and #F0E6FA. The name comes from lin (Old French).
- HEX: #FAF0E6
- RGB: 250, 240, 230
- HSL: 30°, 66.7%, 94.1%
- Mood: Playful
- Style: Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Background
- Complementary color: #E6F0FA
- Triadic colors: #E6FAF0, #F0E6FA
- The name comes from lin (Old French).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #FAF0E6 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Color Characteristics
Accessibility Simulation
#F3F3E6
#F1F1E6
#FBEFEF
#F1F1F1
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The word 'linen' derives from 'lin', the Old French word for flax, which itself comes from the Latin 'linum'. Flax is the plant from which linen fabric is made. The use of linen fabric dates back thousands of years, with evidence found in ancient Egypt (around 4000 BC) where it was used for clothing, burial shrouds, and even currency. The word 'linen' in English has been used to refer to the fabric made from flax since at least the late Old English period, and later expanded to refer to household textiles like bedsheets and tablecloths, regardless of their material, due to linen's historical prominence in these uses. The color 'linen' (#faf0e6) is a very pale, off-white beige, reflecting the natural, undyed color of linen fabric, which often has a slightly yellowish or grayish tint.
First Recorded Use
c. 1000-1200 AD
Cultural Associations
Linen has significant cultural importance across various civilizations. In ancient Egypt, it symbolized purity and light, often used for priestly garments and mummification. In many European cultures, linen was a staple for clothing and household items for centuries before cotton became widely available. Its natural breathability and strength made it highly valued. The phrase 'linen closet' is a common term for a storage space for bedding and towels, even if those items are no longer exclusively made of linen. The color 'linen' evokes a sense of naturalness, simplicity, and classic elegance, often associated with rustic or minimalist aesthetics.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #FAF0E6;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #FAF0E6;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #FAF0E6;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#FAF0E6,
#E6F0FA
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#FAF0E6,
#E6F0FA
);
}// SCSS variable
$linen: #FAF0E6;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$linen-r: 250;
$linen-g: 240;
$linen-b: 230;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $linen;
color: rgba($linen-r, $linen-g, $linen-b, 0.8);
}