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
DCDFDC
RGB
220, 223, 220
HSL
120, 4%, 87%
HSB
120, 1%, 87%
CMYK
1, 0, 1, 13
LAB
89, -1, 1
LCH
89, 2, 143
OKLCH
0.90, 0.01, 146
XYZ
69, 73, 78
LUV
89, -2, 2
HWB
120, 86%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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