WHITES

Lynx White

#F7F7F7

RGB 247, 247, 247 · HSL 0°, 0%, 97% · CMYK 0, 0, 0, 3

Lynx White is #F7F7F7 in HEX — rgb(247, 247, 247), hsl(0°, 0%, 97%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 3%).

Lynx White pulls into the airy end of the whites spectrum — HSL 0°, 0%, 97%. 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#F7F7F7

RGB247, 247, 247

HSL0°, 0%, 97%

HSV0°, 0%, 97%

CMYK0, 0, 0, 3

Decimal16250871

CSS RGBrgb(247, 247, 247)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 0%, 97%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Traffic White 9016

ΔE 0.3 · #F6F6F6

Behr

Smart White 730A-1

ΔE 0.7 · #F9F8F7

Dunn-Edwards

Cascading White DEW394

ΔE 1 · #F7F5F6

Kilz

Contemporary White TB-02

ΔE 1.5 · #F4F4F2

Colorhouse

Imagine .01 Imagine-01

ΔE 1.5 · #F8FAF8

Valspar

Ultra White 7006-24

ΔE 1.6 · #F6F7F4

Benjamin Moore

Distant 2124-70

ΔE 1.9 · #F3F5F2

Dulux

Okarito NZ9H7

ΔE 1.9 · #F1F2F1

Farrow & Ball

All White 2005

ΔE 2.3 · #FBF8F4

Vista Paint

Alicia K-79

ΔE 2.4 · #F1F1EF

IKEA

IKEA022 IKEA2 22-ikea-2

ΔE 2.6 · #F2F1EE

PPG

Delicate White 1001-1

ΔE 2.8 · #F1F2EE

Sherwin-Williams

High Reflective White SW7757

ΔE 3.1 · #F7F7F1

Hallman-Lindsay

White Shoulders 1265

ΔE 3.2 · #F1F0EC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.6 · #EAEAE4

Dutch Boy

Bora Sand VS-9110

ΔE 5.8 · #FEF4EB

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

93/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#F7F7F7

Analogous

#F7F7F7

Triadic

#F7F7F7

Split-Complementary

#F7F7F7

Tetradic

#F7F7F7

Monochromatic

#ABABAB

#D1D1D1

#F7F7F7

#F2F2F2

Rectangle

#F7F7F7

Compound

#F7F7F7

Variations

Lighter

#F9F9F9

#FAFAFA

#FCFCFC

Darker

#C6C6C6

#888888

#4F4F4F

Saturation

#F7F7F7

#FBF4F4

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

1.07:1

Fail

vs Black

19.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F7F7F7

#F7F7F8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F7F7F7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F7F7F7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Clean · Expansive

Lynx 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

#F9E6D4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F7F7F7

Daylight 5500K

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

#E6EBF9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#AFCFCF

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: #F7F7F7;

CSS — background

background-color: #F7F7F7;

CSS Variable

--color-lynx-white: #F7F7F7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lynx-white': '#F7F7F7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F7F7F7] text-[#F7F7F7]

SCSS

$lynx-white: #F7F7F7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F7F7F7?

#F7F7F7 is Lynx White, a light white with a cool undertone.

Is #F7F7F7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lynx White?

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

What colors pair well with Lynx White?

Lynx 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 Lynx White?

You can download Lynx 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 Lynx White?

The hex code is #F7F7F7. In RGB it's 247, 247, 247, and in HSL it's 0°, 0%, 97%.

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