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Periwinkle

#D5D5F6

Periwinkle is a cool light color with the hex code #D5D5F6. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 213, 213, 246 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 13%, 0%, 4% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Periwinkle Color Values

HEX
#D5D5F6
RGB
213, 213, 246
HSL
240°, 65%, 90%
CMYK
13, 13, 0, 4

About this color

Periwinkle sits at 240° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 65% 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 13%, 13%, 0%, 4% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Periwinkle

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D5D5F6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 213, 213, 246;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D5D5F6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 13%
M: 13%
Y: 0%
K: 4%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(213, 213, 246)
rgba(213, 213, 246, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5D5F6?
#D5D5F6 is Periwinkle, a cool light color with RGB values of 213, 213, 246. It has a hue of 240°, 65% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D5D5F6?
The RGB color code for #D5D5F6 is rgb(213, 213, 246). This means it contains 213 red, 213 green, and 246 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Periwinkle a warm or cool color?
Periwinkle (#D5D5F6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D5D5F6 in CSS?
You can use #D5D5F6 in CSS with: background-color: #D5D5F6; or color: #D5D5F6; or as an RGB value: rgb(213, 213, 246). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 13%, 0%, 4%.