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Linen

Hex Code #F5ECEA

Color Analysis Summary

Color #F5ECEA, 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 96% red, 93% green, and 92% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 245, Green: 236, and Blue: 234. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #F5ECEA. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 11°, a saturation of 35%, and a lightness index of 94%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 96%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #F5ECEA 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)245, 236, 234
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)11°, 35%, 94%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)11°, 4%, 96%
CSS Valuergb(245, 236, 234)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.16:1
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 Background18.07:1
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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