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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F9EAE7 — Linen
#F9EAE7 is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 10° 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 #F9EAE7
- fcf4f3
- f3d3cd
- e9b3a8
- e09282
- d6715d
- cd5037
- ab402b
- 853221
- 5f2418
- 3a160e
- 140805
Color schemes using #F9EAE7
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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#F9EAE7 FAQ
What color is #F9EAE7?
#F9EAE7 is a shade of linen in the red family. It has a hue of 10 degrees, 60% saturation and 94% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #F9EAE7?
#F9EAE7 is rgb(249, 234, 231) in RGB, hsl(10, 60%, 94%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 7%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F9EAE7?
White text on this background reaches 1.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.95:1.
What colors go well with #F9EAE7?
Its direct complement is #E7F6F9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E7F9F3 and #E7EDF9 gives you contrast without the vibration.