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
DDDBE2
RGB
221, 219, 226
HSL
257, 11%, 87%
HSB
257, 3%, 89%
CMYK
2, 3, 0, 11
LAB
88, 2, -3
LCH
88, 4, 297
OKLCH
0.90, 0.01, 299
XYZ
69, 72, 82
LUV
88, 1, -5
HWB
257, 86%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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