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Linen

Hex Code #F2EEEC

Color Analysis Summary

Color #F2EEEC, historically referred to as Linen, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 95% red, 93% green, and 93% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 242, Green: 238, and Blue: 236. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #F2EEEC. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 20°, a saturation of 19%, and a lightness index of 94%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 95%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #F2EEEC into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)242, 238, 236
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)20°, 19%, 94%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)20°, 2%, 95%
CSS Valuergb(242, 238, 236)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.15:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background18.22:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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