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
CDDBD8
RGB
205, 219, 216
HSL
167, 16%, 83%
HSB
167, 6%, 86%
CMYK
6, 0, 1, 14
LAB
86, -5, 0
LCH
86, 5, 182
OKLCH
0.88, 0.02, 182
XYZ
63, 69, 75
LUV
86, -8, 1
HWB
167, 80%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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