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
D8DAE3
RGB
216, 218, 227
HSL
229, 16%, 87%
HSB
229, 5%, 89%
CMYK
5, 4, 0, 11
LAB
87, 1, -5
LCH
87, 5, 277
OKLCH
0.89, 0.01, 276
XYZ
67, 70, 83
LUV
87, -2, -7
HWB
229, 85%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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