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
CDCED3
RGB
205, 206, 211
HSL
230, 6%, 82%
HSB
230, 3%, 83%
CMYK
3, 2, 0, 17
LAB
83, 0, -3
LCH
83, 3, 277
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 277
XYZ
59, 62, 70
LUV
83, -1, -4
HWB
230, 80%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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