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
DADBE1
RGB
218, 219, 225
HSL
231, 10%, 87%
HSB
231, 3%, 88%
CMYK
3, 3, 0, 12
LAB
87, 0, -3
LCH
87, 3, 279
OKLCH
0.89, 0.01, 279
XYZ
68, 71, 81
LUV
87, -1, -5
HWB
231, 85%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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