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Pure Linen Color

HEX #FCF4E3 / RGB (252, 244, 227)

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What is Pure Linen Color?

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Pure Linen has the hex code #FCF4E3. The equivalent RGB values are (252, 244, 227), which means it is composed of 35% red, 34% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:3 Y:10 K:1. In the HSV/HSB scale, Pure Linen has a hue of 41°, 10% saturation and a brightness value of 99%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.

Pure Linen is not part of the web colors list and, therefore, cannot be used by name in HTML and CSS code. The best way to apply the color to a web page is to put in its hex, RGB or HSL values. Please also note that the pure linen CMYK numbers mentioned on this page are only approximations and have been calculated from the hex code using well-known formulae.

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Pure Linen Color Codes

Hex Code#FCF4E3
RGB Values(252, 244, 227)
CMYK Values(0%, 3%, 10%, 1%)
HSV/HSB Values(41°, 10%, 99%)
Closest Web Safe#FFFFCC
Inverse Color#030B1C [Rich Black (FOGRA29)]
Closest Pantone®705 C
Closest RAL9010 [Pure white]
Complementary Color#E3EBFC [Lavender (Web)]
Pure Linen Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#F1F1F1
Desaturated#F0F0F0
Weighted Average (Most Common)#F5F5F5
Weighted Average (Luma)#F4F4F4
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#F2F2F2

Pure Linen Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of FCF4E3. Complementary color is E3EBFC

Complementary Palette

The complement of Pure Linen is Lavender (Web) with the hex code #E3EBFC. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #FCF4E3 color is offered by #E3EBFC. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

FCF4E3 E3EBFC
Analogous color palette with (FCF4E3, F8FCE3 and FCE8E3)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Pure Linen (#FCF4E3) are Light Yellow (#F8FCE3) and Misty Rose (#FCE8E3). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Pure Linen with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

FCF4E3 F8FCE3 FCE8E3
Split Complementary color palette with (FCF4E3, E3F8FC and E8E3FC)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Pure Linen (#FCF4E3) are #E3F8FC (Bubbles) and #E8E3FC (Lavender (Web)). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

FCF4E3 E3F8FC E8E3FC
Triadic color palette with (FCF4E3, E3FCF4 and F4E3FC)

Triadic Palette

Pure Linen triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #E3FCF4 (Light Cyan) and #F4E3FC (Lavender (Web)) along with #FCF4E3 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

FCF4E3 E3FCF4 F4E3FC
Tetradic color palette with (FCF4E3, E3FCF4, E3EBFC and FCE3EB)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Pure Linen has four colors - #E3FCF4 (Light Cyan), #E3EBFC (Lavender (Web)) and #FCE3EB (Piggy Pink) in addition to the base color (#FCF4E3). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

FCF4E3 E3FCF4 E3EBFC FCE3EB
Square color palette with (FCF4E3, E3FCE8, E3EBFC and FCE3F8)

Square Palette

Pure Linen square color palette has #E3FCE8 (Nyanza), #E3EBFC (Lavender (Web)) and #FCE3F8 (Pink Lace). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

FCF4E3 E3FCE8 E3EBFC FCE3F8
Rainbow color

Pure Linen Color Rainbow Palette

Our Pure Linen rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

FCF4E3 EEFCE3 E3FCED E3F6FC E6E3FC FBE3FC FCE3E7

Tints, Tones & Shades of Pure Linen Color

Tints

  • Transparent FDF6E9FDF6E9
  • Transparent FDF7EBFDF7EB
  • Transparent FDF8EEFDF8EE
  • Transparent FEFAF1FEFAF1
  • Transparent FEFBF4FEFBF4
  • Transparent FEFCF7FEFCF7
  • Transparent FEFDF9FEFDF9
  • Transparent FFFEFCFFFEFC

Tones

  • Transparent E3DDCFE3DDCF
  • Transparent D7D1C5D7D1C5
  • Transparent CAC6BBCAC6BB
  • Transparent BEBAB2BEBAB2
  • Transparent B2AEA8B2AEA8
  • Transparent A5A39EA5A39E
  • Transparent 999794999794
  • Transparent 8C8C8A8C8C8A

Shades

  • Transparent CAC3B6CAC3B6
  • Transparent B0AB9FB0AB9F
  • Transparent 979288979288
  • Transparent 7E7A727E7A72
  • Transparent 65625B65625B
  • Transparent 4C49444C4944
  • Transparent 32312D32312D
  • Transparent 191817191817

Pure Linen Color Patterns

  • Transparent

    Pure Linen Gingham Checks

  • Transparent

    Pure Linen Vertical Stripes Pattern

  • Transparent

    Pure Linen Polka Dots Pattern

  • Transparent

    Pure Linen Honeycomb Pattern

  • Transparent

    Pure Linen Leaves Pattern

  • Transparent

    Pure Linen Houndstooth Pattern

  • Transparent

    Pure Linen Trellis Pattern

  • Transparent

    Pure Linen Plaid Pattern


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