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
D8D6DA
RGB
216, 214, 218
HSL
270, 5%, 85%
HSB
270, 2%, 85%
CMYK
1, 2, 0, 15
LAB
86, 1, -2
LCH
86, 2, 306
OKLCH
0.88, 0.01, 308
XYZ
65, 68, 76
LUV
86, 1, -3
HWB
270, 84%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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