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
D9DFD9
RGB
217, 223, 217
HSL
120, 9%, 86%
HSB
120, 3%, 87%
CMYK
3, 0, 3, 13
LAB
88, -3, 2
LCH
88, 4, 143
OKLCH
0.90, 0.01, 145
XYZ
68, 73, 76
LUV
88, -3, 4
HWB
120, 85%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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