White Lie
A soft neutral for clean design
White Lie is a pale, neutral grey that offers a cleaner alternative to stark white. Because it holds significant lightness, this tone works best as a supporting background in minimal UI designs to reduce eye strain. The hex code #dededc provides excellent contrast for black typography, making it a functional choice for high-legibility interfaces. It balances professionalism with a subtle, airy aesthetic.
Questions about White Lie
What is the hex code for White Lie?
White Lie is #dededc. In RGB that is rgb(222, 222, 220), in HSL hsl(60, 3%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 1%, 13%.
When should I use #dededc instead of pure white?
Use White Lie when you need to reduce eye strain in high-legibility interfaces. It offers a subtle, airy alternative to stark white, providing enough contrast for dark typography while feeling softer and less clinical on screens.
What colors pair well with White Lie?
Is White Lie readable on white or black?
White Lie has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.58:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.