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Periwinkle

#C0A5C0

Periwinkle is a warm light color with the hex code #C0A5C0. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 192, 165, 192 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 14%, 0%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Periwinkle Color Values

HEX
#C0A5C0
RGB
192, 165, 192
HSL
300°, 18%, 70%
CMYK
0, 14, 0, 25

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Periwinkle sits at 300° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 18% saturation and 70% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, warm colors like Periwinkle work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Periwinkle in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 14%, 0%, 25% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Periwinkle

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C0A5C0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 192, 165, 192;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#C0A5C0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 14%
Y: 0%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(192, 165, 192)
rgba(192, 165, 192, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 300° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0A5C0?
#C0A5C0 is Periwinkle, a warm light color with RGB values of 192, 165, 192. It has a hue of 300°, 18% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C0A5C0?
The RGB color code for #C0A5C0 is rgb(192, 165, 192). This means it contains 192 red, 165 green, and 192 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Periwinkle a warm or cool color?
Periwinkle (#C0A5C0) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C0A5C0 in CSS?
You can use #C0A5C0 in CSS with: background-color: #C0A5C0; or color: #C0A5C0; or as an RGB value: rgb(192, 165, 192). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 14%, 0%, 25%.

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