Orca White
A soft bleached grey with neutral undertones
Orca White is an airy, bleached grey with minimal saturation. Its neutral tone provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for interface backgrounds where standard white feels too stark. Use this color as a supporting base rather than a focal point to maintain clean, professional layouts. The hex code for Orca White is #d0ccc9.
Questions about Orca White
What is the hex code for Orca White?
Orca White is #d0ccc9. In RGB that is rgb(208, 204, 201), in HSL hsl(26, 7%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 3%, 18%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #d0ccc9 a warm or cool neutral shade?
Orca White #d0ccc9 generally reads as a cool, balanced grey rather than a warm beige, making it an excellent choice for modern, clinical, or minimalist interfaces. Its slight blue-grey leanings help it feel crisp without the harshness of pure, stark white.
Why use #d0ccc9 instead of standard white?
Standard white can often cause eye strain when paired with high-contrast black text on large screens, whereas Orca White #d0ccc9 provides a subtle, calming buffer. It retains a professional, clean aesthetic while offering a softer experience that makes reading significantly more comfortable for users.
Is Orca White readable on white or black?
Orca White has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.16:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.