Linen vs Brown

Linen #FAF0E6 View details →

Brown #A52A2A View details →

What is the difference between Linen and Brown?

Comparing Linen (#FAF0E6) and Brown (#A52A2A) reveals interesting optical contrasts. Evaluating saturation levels, Linen displays a significantly higher color purity. From a lightness perspective, Linen reflects considerably more light. Sitting near each other on the spectrum (30° apart), they offer a smooth visual flow.

Design recommendations for Linen vs Brown

From a design standpoint, these colors serve different layout roles. The darker Brown is excellent for text elements, borders, and structural divs to anchor the page, whereas the more luminous Linen works best for highlights, background sections, or notification badges. Ensure contrast checks are verified for text readability.

✦ Readability & Contrast Testing

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

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

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

⚙ Technical Specifications Comparison

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

◉ Individual Color References

Linen Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes

Brown Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes