COLOR
#797F7E
≈ Whale
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On white
Aa
4.08:1
AA · large text
On black
Aa
4.29:1
AA · large text
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(4.29:1)
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Normal vision#797F7E
Protanopia#7E7E7E
Deuteranopia#7D7D7E
Tritanopia#787F7F
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Whale is an easy neutral to build around — combine it with a single saturated accent to give a neutral scheme a focal point, plus a tint or shade of itself for depth.
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Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Whale — meaning & where to use it
Whale is a rich, mid-toned neutral — calm, versatile and understated. It works well for backgrounds, typography and minimalist, editorial layouts where colour should recede. Pair it with a single saturated accent to give a neutral scheme a focal point.
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