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
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
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)
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
- 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
- Ghosted#E2E0DC · ΔE 2.3
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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