Quiet Winter · Plate 31 of 45
Beluga whale color reference
Delphinapterus leucas
The beluga lives in the Arctic and sub-Arctic seas. Adults are white, while calves are born gray and lighten as they grow. Belugas make so many whistles, clicks and chirps that they are sometimes called sea canaries.
Colors to reach for
Use white and cream for the body, with pale blue-gray in the shadows and a hint of warm cream on the head.
- white
- cream
- pale blue
- silver
- light blue
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