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
DDDCD7
RGB
221, 220, 215
HSL
50, 8%, 85%
HSB
50, 3%, 87%
CMYK
0, 0, 3, 13
LAB
88, 0, 3
LCH
88, 3, 97
OKLCH
0.89, 0.01, 97
XYZ
68, 71, 75
LUV
88, 1, 4
HWB
50, 84%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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