Beluga
Also known as: Hotot Bunny , Tell Me a Secret , Bái Sè White , Zappy Zebra
There is a pure and simple quality to Beluga. The muted, neutral white at #EFF2F1 rewards 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.
Reference
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)
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 cool
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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Beluga
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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 Beluga 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 1.13:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 18.64:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Beluga background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Beluga
Beluga with its complement
Soft neighbors of Beluga
Beluga triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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