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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F9E7E1 — Linen
#F9E7E1 is a light saturated orange sitting at 15° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #F9E7E1
- fcf5f2
- f5d5cb
- edb6a4
- e5977d
- de7856
- d6582e
- b24723
- 8b371b
- 642814
- 3c180c
- 150804
Color schemes using #F9E7E1
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#F9E7E1 FAQ
What color is #F9E7E1?
#F9E7E1 is a shade of linen in the orange family. It has a hue of 15 degrees, 67% saturation and 93% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F9E7E1?
#F9E7E1 is rgb(249, 231, 225) in RGB, hsl(15, 67%, 93%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 10%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F9E7E1?
White text on this background reaches 1.2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.55:1.
What colors go well with #F9E7E1?
Its direct complement is #E1F3F9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E1F9F3 and #E1E7F9 gives you contrast without the vibration.