Doctor
Also known as: Dr. White , Whiteout , Lynx White , Zhēn Zhū Bái Pearl
Doctor brings a pure and simple feel to a palette. This pale white suits minimalist design and medical branding. Because it leans neutral, balancing it with a white keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (19.95:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Doctor color codes
- HEX
- #F9F9F9
- RGB
- rgb(249, 249, 249)
- RGBA
- rgba(249, 249, 249, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 0%, 98%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 0%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(97.9 0.0 0.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(98.2% 0.000 0.0)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: whitesmoke #F5F5F5 · ΔE 0.8
- RAL 9003: Signal white #F4F8F4 · ΔE 3.2 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Doctor works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Doctor
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Doctor by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.05:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 19.95:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Doctor background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Doctor
Doctor with its complement
Soft neighbors of Doctor
Doctor triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Lighthouse #F3F4F4 · ΔE 1.2
- White #FFFFFF · ΔE 1.2
- Lotion #FEFDFA · ΔE 1.7
- Beluga #EFF2F1 · ΔE 2.3
- Snow #FFFAFA · ΔE 2.5
- Mercury #EBEBEB · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Doctor is closest to Lighthouse .
FAQ
Doctor FAQs
What color is Doctor?
Doctor is a light white with the hex code #F9F9F9. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 0% saturation, and 98% lightness.
What is the hex code for Doctor?
The hex code for Doctor is #F9F9F9. In RGB it's rgb(249, 249, 249), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 2%).
What colors go well with Doctor?
Doctor pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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