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
DCE4E8
RGB
220, 228, 232
HSL
200, 21%, 89%
HSB
200, 5%, 91%
CMYK
5, 2, 0, 9
LAB
90, -2, -3
LCH
90, 4, 233
OKLCH
0.91, 0.01, 229
XYZ
72, 77, 87
LUV
90, -5, -4
HWB
200, 86%, 9%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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