Whale Bone
Also known as: Mt. Hood White , Blanc de Blanc , Bridal Wreath , Grey Wonder
Expect balanced and versatile associations from Whale Bone, a pale gray suited to 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.
Reference
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)
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 green 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: 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. It turns 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Whale Bone
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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 Whale Bone 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 1.24:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 16.88:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Whale Bone background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Whale Bone
Whale Bone with its complement
Soft neighbors of Whale Bone
Whale Bone triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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