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Optical white
Brightest white, white of screens and printed matter.
Color conversions
Meaning & usage
Optical white is a creation of the industrial era, obtained through bleaching agents and fluorescents. It is the white of perfect teeth, freshly ironed shirts and digital screens — the whiteness of modernity.
Synonyms & nuances
blanc optiqueblanc puroptical whitebright white
Shades (darker)
Tints (lighter)
Tones (desaturated)
Design system scale (50→950)
Harmonies
Thread & yarn equivalents
Average ΔE :10 (Good)
Approximate sRGB matches — request a physical color card from each brand before purchasing.
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