Blanco

Also known as: Whipped Coconut Cream, Gin Tonic, Commercial White, White Sail

Blanco is a pale, muted gray that reads as neutral and understated. It shines in architecture and editorial layouts. Blanco plays well with gray tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 17.43:1 on black clears AA.

Blanco color codes

HEX
#EBEAE5
RGB
rgb(235, 234, 229)
RGBA
rgba(235, 234, 229, 1)
HSL
hsl(50, 13%, 91%)
HSV
hsv(50, 3%, 92%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 8%)
LAB
lab(92.7 -0.3 2.6)
OKLCH
oklch(93.6% 0.007 97.4)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: whitesmoke#F5F5F5 · ΔE 3.4
  • RAL 9003 — Signal white#F4F8F4 · ΔE 3.6 · 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 Blanco 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 Blanco

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Blanco 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 1.20:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 17.43:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Blanco background: #000000

Palettes featuring Blanco

Blanco with its complement

Soft neighbors of Blanco

Blanco triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blanco is closest to Mercury.

Blanco FAQs

What color is Blanco?

Blanco is a light gray with the hex code #EBEAE5. In HSL terms it has a hue of 50°, 13% saturation, and 91% lightness.

What is the hex code for Blanco?

The hex code for Blanco is #EBEAE5. In RGB it's rgb(235, 234, 229), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 8%).

What colors go well with Blanco?

Blanco pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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