Blanco
Also known as: Whipped Coconut Cream , Gin Tonic , Commercial White , White Sail
Blanco holds a pale position in the gray range and reads as neutral and understated. You'll see it used for architecture and editorial layouts. Blanco plays well with gray tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 17.43:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
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)
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 warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
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 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 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 Blanco
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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 Blanco 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 1.20:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.43:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Blanco background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Blanco
Blanco with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blanco
Blanco triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Salt #EFEDE6 · ΔE 1.2
- Party Ice #E6E4DE · ΔE 1.4
- Whale Bone #E5E7E4 · ΔE 1.7
- Polar Bear #EAE9E0 · ΔE 1.9
- Platinum #E5E4E2 · ΔE 2.0
- Dove’s Wing #F4F2EA · ΔE 2.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blanco is closest to Diamond Cut .
FAQ
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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