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
D8D5DF
RGB
216, 213, 223
HSL
258, 14%, 85%
HSB
258, 4%, 87%
CMYK
3, 4, 0, 13
LAB
86, 2, -5
LCH
86, 5, 298
OKLCH
0.88, 0.01, 300
XYZ
65, 68, 79
LUV
86, 1, -7
HWB
258, 84%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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