White Color – #ffffff: Codes and Complete Breakdown

The reference point every other color answers to. On screen, white color (#ffffff) is the maximum amount of light a monitor can throw, which is why pure white backgrounds can feel harsh next to darker UI elements. In the physical world, there’s no such thing: paper reflects a little cream, plaster reflects a little grey, snow reflects a little blue.

White color

White Color Shades

Complementary colors

  1. #A3C2C2

Triadic colors

  1. #A3C2A3

  2. #A3A3C2

Darker colors

  1. #E6E6E6

  2. #CCCCCC

  3. #B3B3B3

  4. #999999

  5. #808080

Monochromatic colors

  1. #DED3D3

  2. #F4F1F1

#ffffff

White Color Codes and Information

Here’s a complete breakdown of the color White, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.

Data TypeValues/Details
Hex#ffffff
RGBrgb(255,255,255)
HSLhsl(0,0%,100%)
CMYK0, 0, 0, 0
HSV0, 0, 100
RGB %100, 100, 100
XYZ95.1, 100, 108.9
LAB100, 0.1, -0
Color CategoryLight
Color FamilyWhite
Saturation0%
TemperatureWarm
Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff)1 (fails WCAG AA)
Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000)21 (passes WCAG AA)

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  1. #e6dfd3

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  2. #f8f8f3

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  3. #aeada3

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    Smoky White

  4. #ebede7

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    Simply White

  5. #eeefea

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  6. #ffffe4

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  7. #cfd5db

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  8. #ffdead

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