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
D9DADE
RGB
217, 218, 222
HSL
228, 7%, 86%
HSB
228, 2%, 87%
CMYK
2, 2, 0, 13
LAB
87, 0, -2
LCH
87, 2, 275
OKLCH
0.89, 0.01, 275
XYZ
67, 70, 79
LUV
87, -1, -3
HWB
228, 85%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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