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
D8DAE1
RGB
216, 218, 225
HSL
227, 13%, 86%
HSB
227, 4%, 88%
CMYK
4, 3, 0, 12
LAB
87, 0, -4
LCH
87, 4, 274
OKLCH
0.89, 0.01, 273
XYZ
67, 70, 81
LUV
87, -2, -6
HWB
227, 85%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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