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Bisque

#E5CEBA

A light, muted bisque — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

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
E5CEBA
RGB
229, 206, 186
HSL
28, 45%, 81%
HSB
28, 19%, 90%
CMYK
0, 10, 19, 10
LAB
84, 6, 13
LCH
84, 14, 65
OKLCH
0.87, 0.04, 63
XYZ
63, 64, 56
LUV
84, 15, 18
HWB
28, 73%, 10%
Pantone
663 C

Harmonies

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