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
D8DCDE
RGB
216, 220, 222
HSL
200, 8%, 86%
HSB
200, 3%, 87%
CMYK
3, 1, 0, 13
LAB
87, -1, -1
LCH
87, 2, 233
OKLCH
0.89, 0.01, 229
XYZ
67, 71, 79
LUV
87, -2, -2
HWB
200, 85%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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