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Periwinkle

#DEBACD

Periwinkle is a warm light color with the hex code #DEBACD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 222, 186, 205 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 16%, 8%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Periwinkle Color Values

HEX
#DEBACD
RGB
222, 186, 205
HSL
328°, 35%, 80%
CMYK
0, 16, 8, 13

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Periwinkle sits at 328° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 35% saturation and 80% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

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%, 16%, 8%, 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: #DEBACD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 222, 186, 205;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DEBACD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 16%
Y: 8%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(222, 186, 205)
rgba(222, 186, 205, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 328° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack
Mastercard logo
Mastercard

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEBACD?
#DEBACD is Periwinkle, a warm light color with RGB values of 222, 186, 205. It has a hue of 328°, 35% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DEBACD?
The RGB color code for #DEBACD is rgb(222, 186, 205). This means it contains 222 red, 186 green, and 205 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Periwinkle a warm or cool color?
Periwinkle (#DEBACD) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DEBACD in CSS?
You can use #DEBACD in CSS with: background-color: #DEBACD; or color: #DEBACD; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 186, 205). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 16%, 8%, 13%.

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