Psychology
White feels spacious, clean, and uncluttered — but never quite empty. It's the color of clarity, simplicity, and new beginnings.
Meaning
Purity, peace, and minimalism in Western design; mourning and reverence in parts of East Asia.
Applications
The default canvas for most apps, editorial layouts, and packaging. Use a slightly off-white instead of pure #FFFFFF to reduce eye strain.
Conversion
HEX
BCD5CB
RGB
188, 213, 203
HSL
156, 23%, 79%
HSB
156, 12%, 84%
CMYK
12, 0, 5, 16
LAB
83, -10, 2
LCH
83, 10, 169
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 170
XYZ
55, 63, 66
LUV
83, -13, 5
HWB
156, 74%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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