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
DCE2DC
RGB
220, 226, 220
HSL
120, 9%, 87%
HSB
120, 3%, 89%
CMYK
3, 0, 3, 11
LAB
89, -3, 2
LCH
89, 4, 143
OKLCH
0.91, 0.01, 145
XYZ
70, 75, 78
LUV
89, -3, 4
HWB
120, 86%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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