Whale
Also known as: Game Over , Legendary Sword , Mt. Rushmore , Shutter Grey
On screen, Whale registers as quiet and sophisticated: a medium gray at home in neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. Set it against a gray accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.31:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Whale color codes
- HEX
- #7C8181
- RGB
- rgb(124, 129, 129)
- RGBA
- rgba(124, 129, 129, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(180, 2%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(180, 4%, 51%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(4%, 0%, 0%, 49%)
- LAB
- lab(53.5 -1.9 -0.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(59.9% 0.006 197.0)
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 cool
subtle cyan 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: gray #808080 · ΔE 2.7
- RAL 7037: Dusty grey #7C7F7E · ΔE 1.2 · 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 works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- 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.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Whale
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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 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 3.95:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.31:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Whale background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Whale
Whale with its complement
Soft neighbors of Whale
Whale triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Ironside #7E8082 · ΔE 2.2
- Gryphon #838585 · ΔE 2.3
- Grey #808080 · ΔE 2.7
- Monument #84898C · ΔE 3.5
- Jumbo #878785 · ΔE 3.7
- Gunsmoke #7A7C76 · ΔE 3.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Whale is closest to Mule .
FAQ
Whale FAQs
What color is Whale?
Whale is a medium gray with the hex code #7C8181. In HSL terms it has a hue of 180°, 2% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Whale?
The hex code for Whale is #7C8181. In RGB it's rgb(124, 129, 129), and in CMYK it's cmyk(4%, 0%, 0%, 49%).
What colors go well with Whale?
Whale pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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