Lynx
Also known as: Cafe Expreso , Cabin in the Woods , Cinnabark , Bear in Mind
Lynx brings a earthy and grounded feel to a palette. This rich brown suits autumn design and coffee and food branding. Lynx plays well with cyan tones. The harmonies below show which ones. On white it reads clearly at 7.92:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Lynx color codes
- HEX
- #604D47
- RGB
- rgb(96, 77, 71)
- RGBA
- rgba(96, 77, 71, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(14, 15%, 33%)
- HSV
- hsv(14, 26%, 38%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 20%, 26%, 62%)
- LAB
- lab(34.6 7.5 6.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(43.8% 0.028 38.3)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: dimgray #696969 · ΔE 12.9
- RAL 8014: Sepia brown #49392D · ΔE 8.1 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Lynx works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Lynx
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Lynx by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 7.92:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.65:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Lynx background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lynx
Lynx with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lynx
Lynx triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Mustang #5E4A47 · ΔE 2.0
- Molasses #574A47 · ΔE 3.2
- Liver #654A46 · ΔE 3.7
- Chinotto #554747 · ΔE 4.3
- Bigfoot #715145 · ΔE 5.7
- Underground #665A51 · ΔE 5.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lynx is closest to Great Void .
FAQ
Lynx FAQs
What color is Lynx?
Lynx is a dark brown with the hex code #604D47. In HSL terms it has a hue of 14°, 15% saturation, and 33% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lynx?
The hex code for Lynx is #604D47. In RGB it's rgb(96, 77, 71), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 20%, 26%, 62%).
What colors go well with Lynx?
Lynx pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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