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Periwinkle

#E6B2D1

Periwinkle is a warm light color with the hex code #E6B2D1. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 230, 178, 209 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 23%, 9%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Periwinkle Color Values

HEX
#E6B2D1
RGB
230, 178, 209
HSL
324°, 51%, 80%
CMYK
0, 23, 9, 10

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Periwinkle sits at 324° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 51% 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%, 23%, 9%, 10% 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: #E6B2D1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 230, 178, 209;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#E6B2D1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 23%
Y: 9%
K: 10%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(230, 178, 209)
rgba(230, 178, 209, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 324° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6B2D1?
#E6B2D1 is Periwinkle, a warm light color with RGB values of 230, 178, 209. It has a hue of 324°, 51% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E6B2D1?
The RGB color code for #E6B2D1 is rgb(230, 178, 209). This means it contains 230 red, 178 green, and 209 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Periwinkle a warm or cool color?
Periwinkle (#E6B2D1) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E6B2D1 in CSS?
You can use #E6B2D1 in CSS with: background-color: #E6B2D1; or color: #E6B2D1; or as an RGB value: rgb(230, 178, 209). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 23%, 9%, 10%.

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