Lynx
Also known as: Cafe Expreso, Cabin in the Woods, Cinnabark, Bear in Mind
Lynx is a rich, gentle brown that reads as earthy and grounded. It shines in autumn design and coffee and food branding. Lynx plays well with cyan tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. On white it reads clearly at 7.92:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Lynx
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 7.92:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.65:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Lynx background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Lynx
Lynx with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lynx
Lynx triad
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.
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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