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
DCE4E3
RGB
220, 228, 227
HSL
172, 13%, 88%
HSB
172, 4%, 89%
CMYK
4, 0, 0, 11
LAB
90, -3, 0
LCH
90, 3, 190
OKLCH
0.91, 0.01, 188
XYZ
71, 76, 84
LUV
90, -4, 0
HWB
172, 86%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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