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
DDDAE5
RGB
221, 218, 229
HSL
256, 17%, 88%
HSB
256, 5%, 90%
CMYK
3, 5, 0, 10
LAB
88, 3, -5
LCH
88, 6, 297
OKLCH
0.89, 0.02, 299
XYZ
69, 71, 84
LUV
88, 1, -8
HWB
256, 85%, 10%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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