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
DCE5E6
RGB
220, 229, 230
HSL
186, 17%, 88%
HSB
186, 4%, 90%
CMYK
4, 0, 0, 10
LAB
90, -3, -2
LCH
90, 3, 208
OKLCH
0.92, 0.01, 205
XYZ
72, 77, 86
LUV
90, -5, -2
HWB
186, 86%, 10%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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