Beluga

Also known as: Hotot Bunny, Tell Me a Secret, Bái Sè White, Zappy Zebra

Expect pure and simple associations from Beluga — a pale white well suited to spacious layouts and product photography. Because it leans neutral, balancing it with a white keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 18.64:1 on black clears AA.

Beluga color codes

HEX
#EFF2F1
RGB
rgb(239, 242, 241)
RGBA
rgba(239, 242, 241, 1)
HSL
hsl(160, 10%, 94%)
HSV
hsv(160, 1%, 95%)
CMYK
cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 5%)
LAB
lab(95.2 -1.2 0.1)
OKLCH
oklch(95.9% 0.003 174.5)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning cool

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: whitesmoke#F5F5F5 · ΔE 1.9
  • RAL 9003 — Signal white#F4F8F4 · ΔE 2.0 · 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 Beluga works

  • Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
  • Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
  • 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.
  • Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Beluga

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Beluga 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 1.13:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 18.64:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Beluga background: #000000

Palettes featuring Beluga

Beluga with its complement

Soft neighbors of Beluga

Beluga triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Beluga is closest to Grim White.

Beluga FAQs

What color is Beluga?

Beluga is a light white with the hex code #EFF2F1. In HSL terms it has a hue of 160°, 10% saturation, and 94% lightness.

What is the hex code for Beluga?

The hex code for Beluga is #EFF2F1. In RGB it's rgb(239, 242, 241), and in CMYK it's cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 5%).

What colors go well with Beluga?

Beluga pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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