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
DDDDE8
RGB
221, 221, 232
HSL
240, 19%, 89%
HSB
240, 5%, 91%
CMYK
5, 5, 0, 9
LAB
88, 2, -5
LCH
88, 6, 286
OKLCH
0.90, 0.01, 286
XYZ
70, 73, 87
LUV
88, -1, -9
HWB
240, 87%, 9%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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