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
DDD8D8
RGB
221, 216, 216
HSL
0, 7%, 86%
HSB
0, 2%, 87%
CMYK
0, 2, 2, 13
LAB
87, 2, 1
LCH
87, 2, 20
OKLCH
0.89, 0.01, 17
XYZ
67, 69, 75
LUV
87, 3, 1
HWB
0, 85%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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