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
CDDCD7
RGB
205, 220, 215
HSL
160, 18%, 83%
HSB
160, 7%, 86%
CMYK
7, 0, 2, 14
LAB
87, -6, 1
LCH
87, 6, 174
OKLCH
0.88, 0.02, 174
XYZ
63, 69, 74
LUV
87, -8, 2
HWB
160, 80%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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