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
C4D4DB
RGB
196, 212, 219
HSL
198, 24%, 81%
HSB
198, 11%, 86%
CMYK
11, 3, 0, 14
LAB
84, -5, -5
LCH
84, 7, 230
OKLCH
0.86, 0.02, 226
XYZ
59, 64, 76
LUV
84, -9, -7
HWB
198, 77%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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