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
DFDDDA
RGB
223, 221, 218
HSL
36, 7%, 86%
HSB
36, 2%, 87%
CMYK
0, 1, 2, 13
LAB
88, 0, 2
LCH
88, 2, 80
OKLCH
0.90, 0.00, 78
XYZ
69, 72, 77
LUV
88, 1, 3
HWB
36, 85%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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