Periwinkle is a
cool light color with the hex code #CFCEFD.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
207, 206, 253 in digital design or CMYK 18%, 19%, 0%, 1% for print applications.
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Periwinkle
#CFCEFD
Periwinkle color values
- HEX
- #CFCEFD
- RGB
- 207, 206, 253
- HSL
- 241°, 92%, 90%
- CMYK
- 18, 19, 0, 1
Shades & tints
About this color
Periwinkle sits at 241° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, 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(207, 206, 253), where the blue channel is highest at 253, 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 18C 19M 0Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 18% cyan, 19% 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: #CFCEFD;
--brand-primary-rgb: 207, 206, 253;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#CFCEFD',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 18%
M: 19%
Y: 0%
K: 1% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(207, 206, 253)
rgba(207, 206, 253, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 241° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #CFCEFD?
What is the RGB value of #CFCEFD?
Is Periwinkle a warm or cool color?
How do I use #CFCEFD in CSS?
background-color: #CFCEFD; or color: #CFCEFD; or as an RGB value: rgb(207, 206, 253). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 19%, 0%, 1%.