Raw Linen Grey Color Palette
#E6E0D4 · #C4BCAC · #948C7A · #504A3E
Use #E6E0D4 as the background. Use #C4BCAC as the primary accent. Use #948C7A as secondary. Use #504A3E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Raw Linen Grey — mono, earthy, vintage, warm.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Raw Linen Grey color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 74.9% | 230, 224, 212 | 0%, 3%, 8%, 10% | 40°, 26%, 87% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 50.7% | 196, 188, 172 | 0%, 4%, 12%, 23% | 40°, 17%, 72% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 26.5% | 148, 140, 122 | 0%, 5%, 18%, 42% | 42°, 11%, 53% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 7.0% | 80, 74, 62 | 0%, 7%, 22%, 69% | 40°, 13%, 28% |
Raw Linen Grey Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Raw Linen Grey palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Raw Linen Grey Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #504A3E on #E6E0D4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.68:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E6E0D4 on #504A3E |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.68:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #504A3E on #C4BCAC |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.66:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C4BCAC on #504A3E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.66:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #504A3E on #948C7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.63:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #948C7A on #504A3E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.63:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #948C7A on #E6E0D4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.54:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E6E0D4 on #948C7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.54:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #948C7A on #C4BCAC |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.77:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C4BCAC on #948C7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.77:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C4BCAC on #E6E0D4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.43:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E6E0D4 on #C4BCAC |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.43:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Raw Linen Grey palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Raw Linen Grey
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #C4BCAC on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #C4BCAC — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Raw Linen Grey Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C4BCAC for small UI elements on #E6E0D4 — at 1.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #504A3E — 6.7:1 against #E6E0D4 passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Let #948C7A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #C4BCAC.
How to Implement the Raw Linen Grey Color Scheme
To use this Raw Linen Grey color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #E6E0D4 for the main background and #C4BCAC for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #504A3E and #E6E0D4 is 6.68:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Raw Linen Grey Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Raw Linen Grey color palette?
The Raw Linen Grey palette contains #E6E0D4, #C4BCAC, #948C7A, #504A3E. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Raw Linen Grey color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #504A3E on #E6E0D4 reaches 6.7:1 (AA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Raw Linen Grey palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #A5AEC0, #BCBFB0, #161513 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Raw Linen Grey palette create?
Raw Linen Grey reads as mono, earthy, vintage. Muted orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Raw Linen Grey color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Raw Linen Grey palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Raw Linen Grey palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Raw Linen Grey's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.