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Bavarian Cream

#F7F7E7

RGB 247, 247, 231 · HSL 60°, 50%, 94% · CMYK 0, 0, 6, 3

Bavarian Cream is #F7F7E7 in HEX — rgb(247, 247, 231), hsl(60°, 50%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 6%, 3%).

Bavarian Cream pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 50%, 94%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F7F7E7

RGB247, 247, 231

HSL60°, 50%, 94%

HSV60°, 6%, 97%

CMYK0, 0, 6, 3

Decimal16250855

CSS RGBrgb(247, 247, 231)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 50%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bavarian2146-70

ΔE 0.3 · #F8F8E8

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Dunn-Edwards

Ivory KeysDEW353

ΔE 0.6 · #F8F7E6

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Vista Paint

Touch of SunC-851

ΔE 0.7 · #F8F6E6

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Behr

Spun CottonYL-W9

ΔE 0.9 · #F9F7E8

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Dulux

White WatsoniaSP2A1

ΔE 1 · #F7F7E9

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IKEA

IKEA015 IKEA515-ikea-5

ΔE 1.1 · #F8F7E9

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Valspar

Betsy's Linen7005-16

ΔE 1.3 · #F7F5E7

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Colorhouse

Air .01Air-01

ΔE 1.3 · #FBF8E7

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Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Bonnet929

ΔE 1.5 · #F9F6E8

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Dutch Boy

Tulle WhiteVS-9101

ΔE 2.1 · #F8F8EC

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RAL

Cream9001

ΔE 2.3 · #FAF4E3

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PPG

Sail Cloth1213-1

ΔE 2.4 · #F0F0E0

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Farrow & Ball

Pointing2003

ΔE 2.9 · #F7F1E3

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Kilz

White RocksLG200-01

ΔE 2.9 · #EDF0DF

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Sherwin-Williams

Roman ColumnSW7562

ΔE 3.1 · #F6F0E2

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Kobra

White01

ΔE 6.6 · #EAEAE4

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

92/100

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

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F7F7E7

#E8E8F7

Analogous

#F7F0E8

#F7F7E7

#F0F7E8

Triadic

#F7F7E7

#E8F7F7

#F7E8F7

Split-Complementary

#F7F7E7

#E8F0F7

#F0E8F7

Tetradic

#F7F7E7

#E8F7F0

#E8E8F7

#F7E8F0

Monochromatic

#D1D175

#E4E4AF

#F7F7E7

#F9F9EC

Rectangle

#F7F7E7

#E8F7E8

#E8E8F7

#F7E8F7

Compound

#F7F7E7

#F0F7E8

#E8E8F7

#F0E8F7

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Bavarian Cream run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F7F7E8

Base #F7F7E7

Shade #DDDD9A

Shade #C3C34B

Shade #7C7C29

Shade #2E2E0F

Variations

Lighter

#F9F9ED

#FAFAF2

#FCFCF8

Darker

#E1E19F

#C8C840

#797921

Saturation

#F2F2ED

#F7F7E8

#FBFBE4

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.08:1

Fail

vs Black

19.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F7F7E7

#F9F6E8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F7F7E7

#F7F7E9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F7F7E7

#F8F5F6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bavarian Cream brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#F9E6C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F7F7E7

Daylight 5500K

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

#E6EBED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A4A4DA

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: #F7F7E7;

CSS — background

background-color: #F7F7E7;

CSS Variable

--color-bavarian-cream: #F7F7E7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bavarian-cream': '#F7F7E7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F7F7E7] text-[#F7F7E7]

SCSS

$bavarian-cream: #F7F7E7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F7F7E7?

#F7F7E7 is Bavarian Cream, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F7F7E7 warm or cool?

Bavarian Cream reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bavarian Cream?

Bavarian Cream works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Bavarian Cream?

Bavarian Cream pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Bavarian Cream?

You can download Bavarian Cream 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 Bavarian Cream?

The hex code is #F7F7E7. In RGB it's 247, 247, 231, and in HSL it's 60°, 50%, 94%.

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