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Beige

#CED9C4

A light, muted beige — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

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
CED9C4
RGB
206, 217, 196
HSL
91, 22%, 81%
HSB
91, 10%, 85%
CMYK
5, 0, 10, 15
LAB
85, -7, 9
LCH
85, 11, 126
OKLCH
0.87, 0.03, 130
XYZ
60, 67, 62
LUV
85, -5, 15
HWB
91, 77%, 15%
Pantone
365 C

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