Periwinkle is a
cool light color with the hex code #D0CDFE.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
208, 205, 254 in digital design or CMYK 18%, 19%, 0%, 0% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Periwinkle
#D0CDFE
Periwinkle color values
- HEX
- #D0CDFE
- RGB
- 208, 205, 254
- HSL
- 244°, 96%, 90%
- CMYK
- 18, 19, 0, 0
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Periwinkle sits at 244° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, 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(208, 205, 254), where the blue channel is highest at 254, 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 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), 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: #D0CDFE;
--brand-primary-rgb: 208, 205, 254;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#D0CDFE',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 18%
M: 19%
Y: 0%
K: 0%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(208, 205, 254)
rgba(208, 205, 254, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
22 brand s with colors near 244° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #D0CDFE?
#D0CDFE is Periwinkle, a cool light color with RGB values of 208, 205, 254. It has a hue of 244°, 96%
saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #D0CDFE?
The RGB color code for #D0CDFE is rgb(208, 205, 254). This means it contains 208 red,
205 green, and 254 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Periwinkle a warm or cool color?
Periwinkle (#D0CDFE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D0CDFE in CSS?
You can use #D0CDFE in CSS with:
background-color: #D0CDFE; or color: #D0CDFE; or as an RGB value: rgb(208, 205, 254). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 19%, 0%, 0%.