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
DBDDDD
RGB
219, 221, 221
HSL
180, 3%, 86%
HSB
180, 1%, 87%
CMYK
1, 0, 0, 13
LAB
88, -1, 0
LCH
88, 1, 200
OKLCH
0.90, 0.00, 197
XYZ
68, 72, 79
LUV
88, -1, 0
HWB
180, 86%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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