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
CDD8DC
RGB
205, 216, 220
HSL
196, 18%, 83%
HSB
196, 7%, 86%
CMYK
7, 2, 0, 14
LAB
86, -3, -3
LCH
86, 5, 225
OKLCH
0.88, 0.01, 221
XYZ
63, 67, 77
LUV
86, -6, -4
HWB
196, 80%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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