Pelican
Also known as: Evening Dove, White Primer, Gentle Soul, Techno Taupe
Quietly bright and alert, Pelican is a warm-toned yellow that earns its keep 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.
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)
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: 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Pelican
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.90:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.06:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Pelican background: #000000
Palettes featuring Pelican
Pelican with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pelican
Pelican triad
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.
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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