White Gloss
A delicate white with subtle blushing undertones
White Gloss carries a faint reddish blush over a neutral, grey base. It provides a softer, less clinical alternative to pure white in UI design. Because it offers high contrast against black text, it functions well as a background for readable interfaces. The hex code for this subtle shade is #ffeeee. Pair it with dark charcoal to maintain a clean, balanced look.
About White Gloss
A whisper of red folded into white paper
What does white gloss mean?
It often reads as a softened white, carrying the warmth and gentle romance people commonly attach to pale pink. Its near-white lightness and faint saturation make it feel airy and quiet, closer to a clean surface than a color.
Where you see white gloss
- freshly painted nursery walls
- plain ceramic dinner plates
- satin ribbon
- white t-shirts washed with a red garment
- seashells
- bathroom tile
What it works for
It works as a background or base layer, adding a soft warm cast without competing with stronger colors placed on top.
What colors go with white gloss?
Charcoal #36454fThe deep grey gives this faint tint a crisp edge and clear structure.Sage Green #9caf88Muted green balances the red undertone with a calm, herbal counterpoint.Terracotta #e2725bThe baked clay tone deepens the pink cast without clashing with it.Midnight Blue #020035Dark blue makes the near-white surface glow by comparison.Chocolate Brown #7b3f00Warm brown grounds the pale tint and adds weight to the palette.Dusty Rose #b56f76The darker rose shade gives this tint a single-step tonal partner.
Questions about White Gloss
What is the hex code for White Gloss?
White Gloss is #ffeeee. In RGB that is rgb(255, 238, 238), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 97%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 7%, 0%.
Is #ffeeee (White Gloss) a warm or cool color?
White Gloss reads as a warm neutral because of its faint reddish blush undertones. While it sits on a grey base that keeps it from appearing too pink, the underlying pigment adds just enough warmth to soften UI designs compared to standard, clinical whites.
Is White Gloss readable on white or black?
White Gloss has a 1.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.71:1 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.