Color Name: Linen
Hex Color Code: #FAF0E6
RGB Color Code: RGB(250, 240, 230)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 4.0%, 8.0%, 2.0%
Color Family (Hue): White






What color is Linen?

Linen color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Linen is #FAF0E6, and the RGB color code is RGB(250, 240, 230).

In the RGB color model, Linen has a red value of 250, a green value of 240, and a blue value of 230. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.0% magenta, 8.0% yellow, and 2.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 66.7 % saturation, and 94.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Linen has a hue of 30° (degrees), 8.0 % saturation and 98.0 % brightness/value.


Linen is cool or warm?

The color Linen is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Linen?

Linen has an LRV of nearly 88. By LRV value, it is a whitish color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Linen color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(250, 240, 230)
Red
250 (98.0%)
Green
240 (94.1%)
Blue
230 (90.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.00%
Yellow
8.00%
Key
1.96%

HSL

HSL(30deg, 66.7 %, 94.1 %)

Hue
30°
Saturation
66.67 %.
Lightness
94.12 %.

RYB

RYB(6, 24, 8)
Red
6 (2.2%)
Yellow
24 (9.3%)
Blue
8 (3.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30°
Saturation
8.00 %.
Brightness / Value
98.04 %.

HWB

H: 30°

W: 90.20 %

B: 1.96 %

XYZ

X : 84.87

Y : 88.36

Z : 87.44

YXY

Y1 : 88.36

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 1.96%

M : 5.88%

Y : 9.80%


LRV

~ 88.4 %

Munsell Color System

3.7Y 9.4/1.1

CIE-Lab

L : 95.31

A : 1.68

B : 6.01

CIE-Lch

L : 95.31

C : 6.24

H : 74.37

CIE-Luv

L : 95.31

U : 6.35

V : 8.81

Hunter-Lab

L : 94

A : -3.34

B : 10.64






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Linen


Here are the colors similar to Linen . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#FFF5EE
Seashell
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#FDF5E6
Old lace
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#FFFAF0
Floral White
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Linen color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Linen to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Linen color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Linen to Pantone PMS


#F3E9E2
PANTONE 9244 C
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#F2E9DB
PANTONE 9224 C
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#F0E6D8
PANTONE 9225 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#F2EBE7
PANTONE 9285 C
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Linen color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Linen to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Linen color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Linen to RAL Classic


#F1ECE1
RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#F1F0EA
RAL 9016 - Traffic White
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#ECECE7
RAL 9003 - Signal White
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Linen color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Linen to British Standard 4800


#F4E7E0
BS 04-C-31 - Pink
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#E3E3DF
BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#E5E5E5
BS 22-C-33 - Soft Purple
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#FFFFFF
BS 00-E-55 - White
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)





Paint similar to Linen


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Linen . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Behr


Linen color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Linen to Behr


#F9F0E6
Moonlit Beach (RD-W05)
ΔE - 0.48 (99.5% similar)
#FAEFE4
Seed Pearl (M210-1)
ΔE - 0.54 (99.5% similar)
#F8F1EB
Shea (RD-W09)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#F3ECE1
Bleached Linen (PPU5-09)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Linen color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Linen to Dunn-Edwards


#F8EEE3
White Zin (DEW 315)
ΔE - 0.64 (99.4% similar)
#FCF0E5
Pale Wheat (DE 6106)
ΔE - 0.85 (99.2% similar)
#F9EDE2
Alpaca Wool (DE 6113)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#F5EBE1
Tea Biscuit (DE 6120)
ΔE - 1.05 (99.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Linen color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Linen to Benjamin Moore


#F8EDE3
Fondant (AF-255)
ΔE - 0.75 (99.3% similar)
#FCEFE4
Sun Kissed Peach (2168-70)
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#FCF1E4
Summer Peach (2167-70)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#FAEDE3
Soft White (2170-70)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)





PPG Paints


Linen color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Linen to PPG Paints


#F3E9E0
Scalloped Shell (PPG1193-1)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#F2E9DE
Tangelo Cream (PPG1197-1)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#F3EAE3
Pastel Paper (PPG18-11)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#F2EBE1
Pale Ecru (PPG1195-1)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Linen color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Linen to Sherwin Williams


#F7EFE3
Cotton White (SW 7104)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#F6F0E5
Frost Bite (SW 9505)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#F2ECE6
Ibis White (SW 7000)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#F3EEE7
Arcade White (SW 7100)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)


Valspar


Linen color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Linen to Valspar


#F8EFE2
Halogen (M142)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#F4EFE7
Crisp Cotton (7007-4)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#F8EBDC
Candle Light (T545)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#F2EDE3
Dove White (7002-7)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Linen - #FAF0E6 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Mobile app mockup example for Linen - #FAF0E6 color



Website mockup example for Linen - #FAF0E6 color



T-Shirt mockup example for Linen - #FAF0E6 color


Chart visualization example with Linen - #FAF0E6 color



Linen - #FAF0E6 Color Images and Patterns


Linen Color vintage style bedroom interior
Linen Color cozy coffee corner interior
Linen Color modern minimalist living room interior
Linen Color dining room design
Linen Color exterior design modern house with walkway
Linen Color modular kitchen design