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
CCCED9
RGB
204, 206, 217
HSL
231, 15%, 83%
HSB
231, 6%, 85%
CMYK
6, 5, 0, 15
LAB
83, 1, -6
LCH
83, 6, 278
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 278
XYZ
59, 62, 74
LUV
83, -2, -9
HWB
231, 80%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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