White
Also known as: White as Heaven, Brilliance, Pale Grey, Whiteout
White sits on the neutral side of the spectrum: a muted white that feels clean and minimal. Try it in minimalist design and medical branding. Match it with white accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (21.00:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
White color codes
- HEX
- #FFFFFF
- RGB
- rgb(255, 255, 255)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 255, 255, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 0%, 100%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 0%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(100.0 0.0 0.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(100.0% 0.000 0.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: white#FFFFFF · ΔE 0.0
- RAL 9003 — Signal white#F4F8F4 · ΔE 3.5 · 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 White 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of White
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from White by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.00:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 21.00:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a White background: #000000
Palettes featuring White
White with its complement
Soft neighbors of White
White triad
Similar colors
- Doctor#F9F9F9 · ΔE 1.2
- Lotion#FEFDFA · ΔE 1.6
- Lighthouse#F3F4F4 · ΔE 2.3
- Snow#FFFAFA · ΔE 2.5
- Sugar Milk#FFF9F5 · ΔE 3.2
- Beluga#EFF2F1 · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of White is closest to Doctor.
White FAQs
What color is White?
White is a light white with the hex code #FFFFFF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 0% saturation, and 100% lightness.
What is the hex code for White?
The hex code for White is #FFFFFF. In RGB it's rgb(255, 255, 255), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with White?
White pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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