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Bisque

#E5CFBC

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
E5CFBC
RGB
229, 207, 188
HSL
28, 44%, 82%
HSB
28, 18%, 90%
CMYK
0, 10, 18, 10
LAB
85, 6, 12
LCH
85, 14, 65
OKLCH
0.87, 0.04, 63
XYZ
64, 65, 57
LUV
85, 14, 17
HWB
28, 74%, 10%
Pantone
663 C

Harmonies

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