Pelican
Also known as: Evening Dove , White Primer , Gentle Soul , Techno Taupe
Part of the yellow family, Pelican pairs a soft base with a bright and alert presence. It belongs in highlights and warnings and cheerful branding. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.06:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Pelican color codes
- HEX
- #C1BCAC
- RGB
- rgb(193, 188, 172)
- RGBA
- rgba(193, 188, 172, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(46, 14%, 72%)
- HSV
- hsv(46, 11%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(76.3 -0.2 8.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.5% 0.023 92.6)
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: silver #C0C0C0 · ΔE 7.5
- RAL 7032: Pebble grey #B9B9A8 · ΔE 2.8 · 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 Pelican works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Pelican
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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 Pelican 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 1.90:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.06:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Pelican background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Pelican
Pelican with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pelican
Pelican triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Ash #BEBAA7 · ΔE 1.6
- Oatmeal #C9C1B1 · ΔE 2.1
- Zen Pebble #BAB8AD · ΔE 2.5
- Trail Dust #D0C4AC · ΔE 4.4
- Moonbeam #C2B8AE · ΔE 4.4
- Silverplate #C2C0BA · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pelican is closest to Arctic Ice .
FAQ
Pelican FAQs
What color is Pelican?
Pelican is a light yellow with the hex code #C1BCAC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 46°, 14% saturation, and 72% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pelican?
The hex code for Pelican is #C1BCAC. In RGB it's rgb(193, 188, 172), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 24%).
What colors go well with Pelican?
Pelican pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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