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
DCDEE4
RGB
220, 222, 228
HSL
225, 13%, 88%
HSB
225, 4%, 89%
CMYK
4, 3, 0, 11
LAB
88, 0, -3
LCH
88, 3, 272
OKLCH
0.90, 0.01, 271
XYZ
70, 73, 84
LUV
88, -1, -5
HWB
225, 86%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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