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Periwinkle Gray

#BBC5DD

Periwinkle Gray is a cool light color with the hex code #BBC5DD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 187, 197, 221 in digital design or CMYK 15%, 11%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Periwinkle Gray color values

HEX
#BBC5DD
RGB
187, 197, 221
HSL
222°, 33%, 80%
CMYK
15, 11, 0, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Periwinkle Gray sits at 222° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% 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(187, 197, 221), where the blue channel is highest at 221, 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 15C 11M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (15%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Periwinkle Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BBC5DD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 187, 197, 221;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#BBC5DD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 15%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(187, 197, 221)
rgba(187, 197, 221, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 222° on the color wheel

Coinbase logo
Coinbase
PayPal logo
PayPal
HP logo
HP
Intuit logo
Intuit

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BBC5DD?
#BBC5DD is Periwinkle Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 187, 197, 221. It has a hue of 222°, 33% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BBC5DD?
The RGB color code for #BBC5DD is rgb(187, 197, 221). This means it contains 187 red, 197 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Periwinkle Gray a warm or cool color?
Periwinkle Gray (#BBC5DD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BBC5DD in CSS?
You can use #BBC5DD in CSS with: background-color: #BBC5DD; or color: #BBC5DD; or as an RGB value: rgb(187, 197, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 15%, 11%, 0%, 13%.

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