Periwinkle Gray

Q: How do I use #B9C6DF in CSS?

You can use #B9C6DF in CSS with: background-color: #B9C6DF; or color: #B9C6DF; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 198, 223). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 11%, 0%, 13%.

#B9C6DF

Periwinkle Gray is a cool light color with the hex code #B9C6DF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 185, 198, 223 in digital design or CMYK 17%, 11%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Periwinkle Gray color values

HEX: #B9C6DF
RGB: 185, 198, 223
HSL: 219°, 37%, 80%
CMYK: 17, 11, 0, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Periwinkle Gray sits at 219° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Periwinkle Gray is rendered as rgb(185, 198, 223), where the blue channel is highest at 223, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Periwinkle Gray translates to a CMYK breakdown of 17C 11M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (17%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Periwinkle Gray

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B9C6DF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 185, 198, 223;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B9C6DF',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 17%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(185, 198, 223)
rgba(185, 198, 223, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 219° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B9C6DF?

#B9C6DF is Periwinkle Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 185, 198, 223. It has a hue of 219°, 37% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B9C6DF?

The RGB color code for #B9C6DF is rgb(185, 198, 223). This means it contains 185 red, 198 green, and 223 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Periwinkle Gray a warm or cool color?

Periwinkle Gray (#B9C6DF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B9C6DF in CSS?

You can use #B9C6DF in CSS with: background-color: #B9C6DF; or color: #B9C6DF; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 198, 223). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 11%, 0%, 13%.