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
CBDBD8
RGB
203, 219, 216
HSL
169, 18%, 83%
HSB
169, 7%, 86%
CMYK
7, 0, 1, 14
LAB
86, -6, 0
LCH
86, 6, 184
OKLCH
0.88, 0.02, 183
XYZ
62, 68, 75
LUV
86, -9, 0
HWB
169, 80%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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