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Periwinkle

#C5A0BC

Periwinkle is a warm light color with the hex code #C5A0BC. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 197, 160, 188 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 19%, 5%, 23% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Periwinkle Color Values

HEX
#C5A0BC
RGB
197, 160, 188
HSL
315°, 24%, 70%
CMYK
0, 19, 5, 23

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Periwinkle sits at 315° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 24% 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%, 19%, 5%, 23% 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: #C5A0BC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 197, 160, 188;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#C5A0BC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 19%
Y: 5%
K: 23%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(197, 160, 188)
rgba(197, 160, 188, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5A0BC?
#C5A0BC is Periwinkle, a warm light color with RGB values of 197, 160, 188. It has a hue of 315°, 24% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C5A0BC?
The RGB color code for #C5A0BC is rgb(197, 160, 188). This means it contains 197 red, 160 green, and 188 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Periwinkle a warm or cool color?
Periwinkle (#C5A0BC) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C5A0BC in CSS?
You can use #C5A0BC in CSS with: background-color: #C5A0BC; or color: #C5A0BC; or as an RGB value: rgb(197, 160, 188). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 19%, 5%, 23%.

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