Whale Bone
Also known as: Mt. Hood White, Blanc de Blanc, Bridal Wreath, Grey Wonder
As a pale take on gray, Whale Bone carries balanced and versatile energy that suits editorial layouts and neutral backgrounds. Its complement lands in gray territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (16.88:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Whale Bone color codes
- HEX
- #E5E7E4
- RGB
- rgb(229, 231, 228)
- RGBA
- rgba(229, 231, 228, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(100, 6%, 90%)
- HSV
- hsv(100, 1%, 91%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(1%, 0%, 1%, 9%)
- LAB
- lab(91.4 -1.1 1.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.6% 0.005 134.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gainsboro#DCDCDC · ΔE 3.1
- 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 Whale Bone works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings — warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- 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.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Whale Bone
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Whale Bone 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 1.24:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.88:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Whale Bone background: #000000
Palettes featuring Whale Bone
Whale Bone with its complement
Soft neighbors of Whale Bone
Whale Bone triad
Similar colors
- Blanco#EBEAE5 · ΔE 1.7
- Platinum#E5E4E2 · ΔE 1.8
- Placebo#E7E7E7 · ΔE 2.1
- Party Ice#E6E4DE · ΔE 2.2
- Mercury#EBEBEB · ΔE 2.3
- Ghosted#E2E0DC · ΔE 2.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Whale Bone is closest to Chrome.
Whale Bone FAQs
What color is Whale Bone?
Whale Bone is a light gray with the hex code #E5E7E4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 100°, 6% saturation, and 90% lightness.
What is the hex code for Whale Bone?
The hex code for Whale Bone is #E5E7E4. In RGB it's rgb(229, 231, 228), and in CMYK it's cmyk(1%, 0%, 1%, 9%).
What colors go well with Whale Bone?
Whale Bone pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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