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
DDDFEB
RGB
221, 223, 235
HSL
231, 26%, 89%
HSB
231, 6%, 92%
CMYK
6, 5, 0, 8
LAB
89, 1, -6
LCH
89, 6, 279
OKLCH
0.91, 0.02, 278
XYZ
71, 74, 89
LUV
89, -2, -10
HWB
231, 87%, 8%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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