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
D8D5DD
RGB
216, 213, 221
HSL
262, 11%, 85%
HSB
262, 4%, 87%
CMYK
2, 4, 0, 13
LAB
86, 2, -4
LCH
86, 4, 301
OKLCH
0.88, 0.01, 303
XYZ
65, 67, 78
LUV
86, 1, -6
HWB
262, 84%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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