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Periwinkle

#DCBADE

Periwinkle is a cool light color with the hex code #DCBADE. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 220, 186, 222 in digital design or CMYK 1%, 16%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Periwinkle Color Values

HEX
#DCBADE
RGB
220, 186, 222
HSL
297°, 35%, 80%
CMYK
1, 16, 0, 13

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Periwinkle sits at 297° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 35% saturation and 80% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

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 1%, 16%, 0%, 13% 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: #DCBADE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 220, 186, 222;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DCBADE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 1%
M: 16%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(220, 186, 222)
rgba(220, 186, 222, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 297° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCBADE?
#DCBADE is Periwinkle, a cool light color with RGB values of 220, 186, 222. It has a hue of 297°, 35% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DCBADE?
The RGB color code for #DCBADE is rgb(220, 186, 222). This means it contains 220 red, 186 green, and 222 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Periwinkle a warm or cool color?
Periwinkle (#DCBADE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DCBADE in CSS?
You can use #DCBADE in CSS with: background-color: #DCBADE; or color: #DCBADE; or as an RGB value: rgb(220, 186, 222). For print design, use CMYK: 1%, 16%, 0%, 13%.

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