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
D8D8DE
RGB
216, 216, 222
HSL
240, 8%, 86%
HSB
240, 3%, 87%
CMYK
3, 3, 0, 13
LAB
86, 1, -3
LCH
86, 3, 285
OKLCH
0.88, 0.01, 286
XYZ
66, 69, 79
LUV
86, 0, -5
HWB
240, 85%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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