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
E2E5E4
RGB
226, 229, 228
HSL
160, 5%, 89%
HSB
160, 1%, 90%
CMYK
1, 0, 0, 10
LAB
91, -1, 0
LCH
91, 1, 174
OKLCH
0.92, 0.00, 174
XYZ
73, 78, 85
LUV
91, -2, 0
HWB
160, 89%, 10%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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