Brown vs Linen

Brown #A52A2A View details →

Linen #FAF0E6 View details →

What is the difference between Brown and Linen?

Comparing Brown (#A52A2A) and Linen (#FAF0E6) reveals interesting optical contrasts. Linen stands out as the more vivid and colorful shade of the two. Linen behaves as a lighter and more luminous tone. A subtle hue shift of 30° creates a blended and harmonious transition.

Design recommendations for Brown vs Linen

Integrating Brown and Linen requires balancing dark and light elements. Utilize the depth of Brown to provide strong contrast and visual structure, and pair it with Linen on card backgrounds or subtle link accents to keep the user interface fresh and readable.

✦ Readability & Contrast Testing

Visual test showing black and white text overlay readability on both colors.

Brown Typography

Preview of dark and light text elements rendered over a solid Brown background canvas.

White Text: 7.08:1 Black Text: 2.96:1

Linen Typography

Preview of dark and light text elements rendered over a solid Linen background canvas.

White Text: 1.12:1 Black Text: 18.67:1

⚙ Technical Specifications Comparison

Format / Value	Brown	Linen	Delta / Difference
HEX Code	`#A52A2A`	`#FAF0E6`	-
RGB Channels	`rgb(165, 42, 42)`	`rgb(250, 240, 230)`	`R:+85 \| G:+198 \| B:+188`
HSL Values	`hsl(0°, 59%, 41%)`	`hsl(30°, 67%, 94%)`	`H:+30° \| S:+8% \| L:+53%`
CMYK (Print)	`cmyk(0%, 75%, 75%, 35%)`	`cmyk(0%, 4%, 8%, 2%)`	-

◉ Individual Color References

Brown Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes

Linen Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes