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Periwinkle

#C79EBE

Periwinkle is a warm light color with the hex code #C79EBE. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 199, 158, 190 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 21%, 5%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Periwinkle Color Values

HEX
#C79EBE
RGB
199, 158, 190
HSL
313°, 27%, 70%
CMYK
0, 21, 5, 22

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Periwinkle sits at 313° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 27% 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%, 21%, 5%, 22% 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: #C79EBE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 199, 158, 190;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#C79EBE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 21%
Y: 5%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(199, 158, 190)
rgba(199, 158, 190, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C79EBE?
#C79EBE is Periwinkle, a warm light color with RGB values of 199, 158, 190. It has a hue of 313°, 27% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C79EBE?
The RGB color code for #C79EBE is rgb(199, 158, 190). This means it contains 199 red, 158 green, and 190 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Periwinkle a warm or cool color?
Periwinkle (#C79EBE) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C79EBE in CSS?
You can use #C79EBE in CSS with: background-color: #C79EBE; or color: #C79EBE; or as an RGB value: rgb(199, 158, 190). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 21%, 5%, 22%.

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