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
DCDDE1
RGB
220, 221, 225
HSL
228, 8%, 87%
HSB
228, 2%, 88%
CMYK
2, 2, 0, 12
LAB
88, 0, -2
LCH
88, 2, 275
OKLCH
0.90, 0.01, 275
XYZ
69, 72, 82
LUV
88, -1, -3
HWB
228, 86%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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