White Color: HEX Code, RGB and Meaning
White is the lightest color, the result of all visible wavelengths of light mixed together.
HEX is one common value Last updated:
#FFFFFFrgb(255, 255, 255)hsl(0, 0%, 100%)cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 0%)Color definitions vary by source. The HEX above is one common value for "white" from the open color-name-list dataset, not an official standard. CMYK is a simple conversion; printed results depend on ink and paper.
What white means
White stands for clarity and blankness. It suggests cleanliness, simplicity and openness, and it is the color of a fresh page or an empty room. It can also feel cold, sterile or empty when nothing warms it up.
In design, white is mostly about space. It gives other elements room to breathe, and its quiet is what makes a small amount of color look deliberate. Meanings vary across cultures, and in some places white is associated with mourning rather than celebration.
Tints and shades of white
Lighter tints are made by mixing with white and darker shades by mixing with black. Click a swatch to copy its HEX.
White color palettes
White is close to neutral, so it has little hue of its own. The partner colors below borrow a 40° hue at muted saturation; treat them as starting points.
Complementary
Two colors opposite each other on the color wheel: the strongest contrast.
Analogous
Three neighbors on the wheel: a smooth, low-contrast scheme.
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced around the wheel: lively but balanced.
Colors that go with white
- Navy Blue (#000080): A crisp, nautical pairing.
- Black (#000000): Maximum contrast and a graphic look.
- Sage (#87AE73): Fresh and calm.
- Terracotta (#CB6843): Adds warmth to a bright, clean base.
Similar named colors
Where white is used
- Fashion. A white shirt, sneaker or linen set is a classic summer look that works at any level of formality. It shows stains easily, which is part of why a clean white looks so crisp.
- Interiors. White walls reflect light and make small spaces feel larger. Warm whites feel gentler than stark ones, and texture is what keeps an all-white room from looking flat.
- Branding. Medical, tech, home and minimalist brands use white to project order and trust. In interfaces it is the standard background for reading.
White vs ivory
Ivory is a slightly yellowed white with warmth in it, while pure white is neutral and bright. Next to ivory, white can look bluish and clinical.
Pure white is the shade shown here, with every channel at full strength. In paint and fabric, most "whites" are really off-whites, and an ivory-leaning white is usually easier to live with.
Frequently asked questions
Is white a color?
In light, white is all the visible colors combined. In paint and print, it is usually treated as the absence of pigment on a light surface.
What is the HEX code for white?
#FFFFFF is the standard value for pure white on a screen, with red, green and blue all at full intensity.
What does white symbolize?
Purity, simplicity and new beginnings are common associations, though some cultures link white with mourning.
What colors go with white?
Everything works against white, but navy, black and earthy tones are particularly strong.