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
D8DAE4
RGB
216, 218, 228
HSL
230, 18%, 87%
HSB
230, 5%, 89%
CMYK
5, 4, 0, 11
LAB
87, 1, -5
LCH
87, 5, 278
OKLCH
0.89, 0.01, 277
XYZ
67, 70, 83
LUV
87, -2, -8
HWB
230, 85%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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