WHITES

Contemporary White

#F4F4F2

RGB 244, 244, 242 · HSL 60°, 8%, 95% · CMYK 0, 0, 1, 4

Contemporary White is #F4F4F2 in HEX — rgb(244, 244, 242), hsl(60°, 8%, 95%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 4%).

Contemporary White pulls into the airy end of the whites spectrum — HSL 60°, 8%, 95%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on trim, ceilings, primary walls — where you want light to bounce and breathe. Reads best alongside natural wood, soft greys, matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#F4F4F2

RGB244, 244, 242

HSL60°, 8%, 95%

HSV60°, 1%, 96%

CMYK0, 0, 1, 4

Decimal16053490

CSS RGBrgb(244, 244, 242)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 8%, 95%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Contemporary White TB-02

Exact match

Behr

New House White RD-W10

ΔE 0.7 · #F4F3F0

Benjamin Moore

Distant 2124-70

ΔE 0.9 · #F3F5F2

Vista Paint

Alicia K-79

ΔE 1 · #F1F1EF

Dulux

Okarito NZ9H7

ΔE 1 · #F1F2F1

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 1 · #F4F4F4

Dunn-Edwards

Lighthouse DEW385

ΔE 1.1 · #F3F4F4

Valspar

Ultra White 7006-24

ΔE 1.1 · #F6F7F4

IKEA

IKEA022 IKEA2 22-ikea-2

ΔE 1.2 · #F2F1EE

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 1.2 · #F0F2F1

PPG

Delicate White 1001-1

ΔE 1.4 · #F1F2EE

Hallman-Lindsay

White Shoulders 1265

ΔE 1.7 · #F1F0EC

Farrow & Ball

All White 2005

ΔE 2.1 · #FBF8F4

Sherwin-Williams

High Reflective White SW7757

ΔE 2.2 · #F7F7F1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.1 · #EAEAE4

Dutch Boy

Bora Sand VS-9110

ΔE 5.1 · #FEF4EB

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

90/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

A near-neutral with a subtle warm green undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F4F4F2

#F1F1F3

Analogous

#F3F2F1

#F4F4F2

#F2F3F1

Triadic

#F4F4F2

#F1F3F3

#F3F1F3

Split-Complementary

#F4F4F2

#F1F2F3

#F2F1F3

Tetradic

#F4F4F2

#F1F3F2

#F1F1F3

#F3F1F2

Monochromatic

#ADAD9F

#D0D0C8

#F4F4F2

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#F4F4F2

#F1F3F1

#F1F1F3

#F3F1F3

Compound

#F4F4F2

#F2F3F1

#F1F1F3

#F2F1F3

Variations

Lighter

#F6F6F4

#F8F8F7

#FBFBFA

Darker

#C7C7BD

#90907B

#555546

Saturation

#F3F3F2

#F3F3F1

#F9F9EB

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms

Best Uses

trim, ceilings, primary walls

Pairs With

natural wood, soft greys, matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.10:1

Fail

vs Black

19.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4F4F2

#F4F4F3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4F4F2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4F4F2

#F4F4F4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Clean · Expansive

Contemporary White isn't one color — it's a spectrum of undertones. The right white makes walls feel taller, light feel softer, and trim feel intentional. Test it against the actual light your room gets, not in the showroom.

SymbolismLight, purity, possibility

PersonalityQuiet, fresh, considered

trimceilinglightfreshexpansiveclean

How it looks under different light

#F6E4D1

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#F4F4F2

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#E4E9F5

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#AFAFCF

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #F4F4F2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4F4F2;

CSS Variable

--color-contemporary-white: #F4F4F2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'contemporary-white': '#F4F4F2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4F4F2] text-[#F4F4F2]

SCSS

$contemporary-white: #F4F4F2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4F4F2?

#F4F4F2 is Contemporary White, a light white with a cool undertone.

Is #F4F4F2 warm or cool?

Contemporary White reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Contemporary White?

Contemporary White works well in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for trim, ceilings, primary walls.

What colors pair well with Contemporary White?

Contemporary White pairs naturally with natural wood, soft greys, matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Contemporary White?

You can download Contemporary White on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Contemporary White?

The hex code is #F4F4F2. In RGB it's 244, 244, 242, and in HSL it's 60°, 8%, 95%.

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