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Periwinkle

#C3BEDA

Periwinkle is a cool light color with the hex code #C3BEDA. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 195, 190, 218 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 13%, 0%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Periwinkle Color Values

HEX
#C3BEDA
RGB
195, 190, 218
HSL
251°, 27%, 80%
CMYK
11, 13, 0, 15

About this color

Periwinkle sits at 251° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 27% saturation and 80% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, cool colors like Periwinkle work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Periwinkle in print, the CMYK breakdown of 11%, 13%, 0%, 15% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Periwinkle

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C3BEDA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 195, 190, 218;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C3BEDA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

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

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(195, 190, 218)
rgba(195, 190, 218, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 251° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3BEDA?
#C3BEDA is Periwinkle, a cool light color with RGB values of 195, 190, 218. It has a hue of 251°, 27% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C3BEDA?
The RGB color code for #C3BEDA is rgb(195, 190, 218). This means it contains 195 red, 190 green, and 218 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Periwinkle a warm or cool color?
Periwinkle (#C3BEDA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C3BEDA in CSS?
You can use #C3BEDA in CSS with: background-color: #C3BEDA; or color: #C3BEDA; or as an RGB value: rgb(195, 190, 218). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 13%, 0%, 15%.