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Simply

#F7F7EE

RGB 247, 247, 238 · HSL 60°, 36%, 95% · CMYK 0, 0, 4, 3

Simply is #F7F7EE in HEX — rgb(247, 247, 238), hsl(60°, 36%, 95%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 4%, 3%).

Simply pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 36%, 95%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#F7F7EE

RGB247, 247, 238

HSL60°, 36%, 95%

HSV60°, 4%, 97%

CMYK0, 0, 4, 3

Decimal16250862

CSS RGBrgb(247, 247, 238)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 36%, 95%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Simply 2143-70

Exact match

Behr

Palais White GR-W15

ΔE 0.4 · #F7F6ED

Dunn-Edwards

White Crest DEW357

ΔE 0.6 · #F9F8EF

Hallman-Lindsay

Sugar Dust 11

ΔE 0.7 · #F8F6ED

Kilz

Tea Set White LE200-01

ΔE 0.9 · #F8F6EC

Vista Paint

Cream Pie K-1311

ΔE 0.9 · #F7F5EC

Dulux

Fair Bianca Half SW1F1

ΔE 1 · #F7F5EB

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 1.5 · #F8F8EC

Sherwin-Williams

High Reflective White SW7757

ΔE 1.5 · #F7F7F1

IKEA

IKEA016 16

ΔE 1.7 · #F4F2E9

Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White 239

ΔE 2.1 · #F7F3E8

Colorhouse

Imagine .02 Imagine-02

ΔE 2.1 · #FAFDF4

PPG

Clear Yellow 1215-1

ΔE 2.4 · #F1F1E6

Valspar

Betsy's Linen 7005-16

ΔE 2.7 · #F7F5E7

RAL

Traffic White 9016

ΔE 4.6 · #F6F6F6

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.7 · #EAEAE4

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

#F7F7EE

#EEEEF7

Analogous

#F7F2EE

#F7F7EE

#F2F7EE

Triadic

#F7F7EE

#EEF7F7

#F7EEF7

Split-Complementary

#F7F7EE

#EEF2F7

#F2EEF7

Tetradic

#F7F7EE

#EEF7F2

#EEEEF7

#F7EEF2

Monochromatic

#C6C686

#DEDEBA

#F7F7EE

Rectangle

#F7F7EE

#EEF7EE

#EEEEF7

#F7EEF7

Compound

#F7F7EE

#F2F7EE

#EEEEF7

#F2EEF7

Variations

Lighter

#F8F8F1

#FAFAF5

#FCFCF9

Darker

#D9D9AB

#B5B555

#6E6E2D

Saturation

#F4F4F1

#F7F7EE

#FBFBEA

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

19.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F7F7EE

#F8F6EF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F7F7EE

#F7F7EF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F7F7EE

#F8F6F6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Simply 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

#F9E6CE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F7F7EE

Daylight 5500K

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

#E6EBF2

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.

#ACACD3

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: #F7F7EE;

CSS — background

background-color: #F7F7EE;

CSS Variable

--color-simply: #F7F7EE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'simply': '#F7F7EE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F7F7EE] text-[#F7F7EE]

SCSS

$simply: #F7F7EE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F7F7EE?

#F7F7EE is Simply, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F7F7EE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Simply?

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

What colors pair well with Simply?

Simply 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 Simply?

You can download Simply 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 Simply?

The hex code is #F7F7EE. In RGB it's 247, 247, 238, and in HSL it's 60°, 36%, 95%.

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