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Periwinkle

#D9D6F5

Periwinkle is a cool light color with the hex code #D9D6F5. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 217, 214, 245 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 13%, 0%, 4% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Periwinkle Color Values

HEX
#D9D6F5
RGB
217, 214, 245
HSL
246°, 61%, 90%
CMYK
11, 13, 0, 4

About this color

Periwinkle sits at 246° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 61% 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 11%, 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: #D9D6F5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 217, 214, 245;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D9D6F5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 11%
M: 13%
Y: 0%
K: 4%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(217, 214, 245)
rgba(217, 214, 245, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

11 brand s with colors near 246° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9D6F5?
#D9D6F5 is Periwinkle, a cool light color with RGB values of 217, 214, 245. It has a hue of 246°, 61% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D9D6F5?
The RGB color code for #D9D6F5 is rgb(217, 214, 245). This means it contains 217 red, 214 green, and 245 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Periwinkle a warm or cool color?
Periwinkle (#D9D6F5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D9D6F5 in CSS?
You can use #D9D6F5 in CSS with: background-color: #D9D6F5; or color: #D9D6F5; or as an RGB value: rgb(217, 214, 245). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 13%, 0%, 4%.