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Periwinkle

#D4D9F7

Periwinkle is a cool light color with the hex code #D4D9F7. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 212, 217, 247 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 12%, 0%, 3% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Periwinkle Color Values

HEX
#D4D9F7
RGB
212, 217, 247
HSL
231°, 69%, 90%
CMYK
14, 12, 0, 3

About this color

Periwinkle sits at 231° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 69% saturation and 90% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

In digital design, cool colors like Periwinkle work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Periwinkle in print, the CMYK breakdown of 14%, 12%, 0%, 3% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Periwinkle

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D4D9F7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 212, 217, 247;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D4D9F7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 14%
M: 12%
Y: 0%
K: 3%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(212, 217, 247)
rgba(212, 217, 247, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4D9F7?
#D4D9F7 is Periwinkle, a cool light color with RGB values of 212, 217, 247. It has a hue of 231°, 69% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D4D9F7?
The RGB color code for #D4D9F7 is rgb(212, 217, 247). This means it contains 212 red, 217 green, and 247 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Periwinkle a warm or cool color?
Periwinkle (#D4D9F7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D4D9F7 in CSS?
You can use #D4D9F7 in CSS with: background-color: #D4D9F7; or color: #D4D9F7; or as an RGB value: rgb(212, 217, 247). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 12%, 0%, 3%.