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
C9DADC
RGB
201, 218, 220
HSL
186, 21%, 83%
HSB
186, 9%, 86%
CMYK
9, 1, 0, 14
LAB
86, -6, -3
LCH
86, 6, 208
OKLCH
0.88, 0.02, 205
XYZ
62, 68, 77
LUV
86, -9, -4
HWB
186, 79%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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