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
CBD5DC
RGB
203, 213, 220
HSL
205, 20%, 83%
HSB
205, 8%, 86%
CMYK
8, 3, 0, 14
LAB
85, -3, -5
LCH
85, 5, 242
OKLCH
0.87, 0.01, 238
XYZ
61, 65, 77
LUV
85, -6, -7
HWB
205, 80%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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