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
CDCCDE
RGB
205, 204, 222
HSL
243, 21%, 84%
HSB
243, 8%, 87%
CMYK
8, 8, 0, 13
LAB
83, 3, -9
LCH
83, 9, 288
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 288
XYZ
60, 61, 78
LUV
83, 0, -14
HWB
243, 80%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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