Periwinkle

Q: How do I use #C2CAFF in CSS?

You can use #C2CAFF in CSS with: background-color: #C2CAFF; or color: #C2CAFF; or as an RGB value: rgb(194, 202, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 24%, 21%, 0%, 0%.

#C2CAFF

Periwinkle is a cool light color with the hex code #C2CAFF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 194, 202, 255 in digital design or CMYK 24%, 21%, 0%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Periwinkle color values

HEX: #C2CAFF
RGB: 194, 202, 255
HSL: 232°, 100%, 88%
CMYK: 24, 21, 0, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Periwinkle sits at 232° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Periwinkle is rendered as rgb(194, 202, 255), where the blue channel is highest at 255, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Periwinkle translates to a CMYK breakdown of 24C 21M 0Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 24% cyan, 21% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C2CAFF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 194, 202, 255;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C2CAFF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 24%
M: 21%
Y: 0%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(194, 202, 255)
rgba(194, 202, 255, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 232° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C2CAFF?

#C2CAFF is Periwinkle, a cool light color with RGB values of 194, 202, 255. It has a hue of 232°, 100% saturation, and 88% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #C2CAFF?

The RGB color code for #C2CAFF is rgb(194, 202, 255). This means it contains 194 red, 202 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Periwinkle a warm or cool color?

Periwinkle (#C2CAFF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #C2CAFF in CSS?

You can use #C2CAFF in CSS with: background-color: #C2CAFF; or color: #C2CAFF; or as an RGB value: rgb(194, 202, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 24%, 21%, 0%, 0%.