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
D8CED8
RGB
216, 206, 216
HSL
300, 11%, 83%
HSB
300, 5%, 85%
CMYK
0, 5, 0, 15
LAB
84, 5, -4
LCH
84, 6, 323
OKLCH
0.86, 0.02, 326
XYZ
63, 64, 74
LUV
84, 5, -7
HWB
300, 81%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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