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
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
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)
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
- Lighthouse#F3F4F4 · ΔE 1.3
- Mercury#EBEBEB · ΔE 2.2
- Warp Drive#EAF2F1 · ΔE 2.3
- Doctor#F9F9F9 · ΔE 2.3
- Whale Bone#E5E7E4 · ΔE 2.5
- Placebo#E7E7E7 · ΔE 2.8
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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