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
DDDCD9
RGB
221, 220, 217
HSL
45, 6%, 86%
HSB
45, 2%, 87%
CMYK
0, 0, 2, 13
LAB
88, 0, 2
LCH
88, 2, 92
OKLCH
0.89, 0.00, 91
XYZ
68, 72, 76
LUV
88, 1, 2
HWB
45, 85%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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