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Periwinkle

#D4C4D3

Periwinkle is a warm light color with the hex code #D4C4D3. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 212, 196, 211 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 8%, 0%, 17% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Periwinkle Color Values

HEX
#D4C4D3
RGB
212, 196, 211
HSL
304°, 16%, 80%
CMYK
0, 8, 0, 17

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Periwinkle sits at 304° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 16% saturation and 80% 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%, 8%, 0%, 17% 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: #D4C4D3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 212, 196, 211;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#D4C4D3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 8%
Y: 0%
K: 17%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(212, 196, 211)
rgba(212, 196, 211, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 304° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4C4D3?
#D4C4D3 is Periwinkle, a warm light color with RGB values of 212, 196, 211. It has a hue of 304°, 16% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D4C4D3?
The RGB color code for #D4C4D3 is rgb(212, 196, 211). This means it contains 212 red, 196 green, and 211 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Periwinkle a warm or cool color?
Periwinkle (#D4C4D3) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D4C4D3 in CSS?
You can use #D4C4D3 in CSS with: background-color: #D4C4D3; or color: #D4C4D3; or as an RGB value: rgb(212, 196, 211). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 8%, 0%, 17%.

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