WHITES
Cascading White
#F7F5F6
Cascading White is #F7F5F6 in HEX — rgb(247, 245, 246), hsl(330°, 11%, 96%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 0%, 3%).
Cascading White pulls into the airy end of the whites spectrum — HSL 330°, 11%, 96%. 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Dunn-Edwards
Cascading White DEW394
RAL
Traffic White 9016
Behr
Soft Breeze W-B-610
Kilz
Contemporary White TB-02
Dulux
Okarito NZ9H7
Colorhouse
Imagine .05 Imagine-05
Vista Paint
Alicia K-79
Valspar
Ultra White 7006-24
Benjamin Moore
Distant 2124-70
IKEA
IKEA022 IKEA2 22-ikea-2
Farrow & Ball
All White 2005
Hallman-Lindsay
Vienna Dawn 1153
PPG
Delicate White 1001-1
Sherwin-Williams
High Reflective White SW7757
Dutch Boy
Grey Castle VS-9132
Kobra
White 01
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
92/100
Very Light
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
A near-neutral with a subtle warm red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Clean · Expansive
Cascading 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
color: #F7F5F6;
background-color: #F7F5F6;
--color-cascading-white: #F7F5F6;
colors: { 'cascading-white': '#F7F5F6' }
bg-[#F7F5F6] text-[#F7F5F6]
$cascading-white: #F7F5F6;
Similar Colors
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #F7F5F6?
#F7F5F6 is Cascading White, a light white with a cool undertone.
Is #F7F5F6 warm or cool?
Cascading White reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Cascading White?
Cascading White works well in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for trim, ceilings, primary walls.
What colors pair well with Cascading White?
Cascading 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 Cascading White?
You can download Cascading 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 Cascading White?
The hex code is #F7F5F6. In RGB it's 247, 245, 246, and in HSL it's 330°, 11%, 96%.