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
D9DADD
RGB
217, 218, 221
HSL
225, 6%, 86%
HSB
225, 2%, 87%
CMYK
2, 1, 0, 13
LAB
87, 0, -2
LCH
87, 2, 272
OKLCH
0.89, 0.00, 271
XYZ
67, 70, 78
LUV
87, -1, -2
HWB
225, 85%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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