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
D9D8DB
RGB
217, 216, 219
HSL
260, 4%, 85%
HSB
260, 1%, 86%
CMYK
1, 1, 0, 14
LAB
86, 1, -1
LCH
86, 2, 299
OKLCH
0.88, 0.00, 301
XYZ
66, 69, 77
LUV
86, 0, -2
HWB
260, 85%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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