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
CDD0CD
RGB
205, 208, 205
HSL
120, 3%, 81%
HSB
120, 1%, 82%
CMYK
1, 0, 1, 18
LAB
83, -1, 1
LCH
83, 2, 143
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 146
XYZ
59, 62, 67
LUV
83, -2, 2
HWB
120, 80%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.