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Periwinkle

#F3D8ED

Periwinkle is a warm light color with the hex code #F3D8ED. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 243, 216, 237 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 11%, 2%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Periwinkle Color Values

HEX
#F3D8ED
RGB
243, 216, 237
HSL
313°, 53%, 90%
CMYK
0, 11, 2, 5

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Periwinkle sits at 313° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 53% saturation and 90% 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%, 11%, 2%, 5% 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: #F3D8ED;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 243, 216, 237;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#F3D8ED',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 11%
Y: 2%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(243, 216, 237)
rgba(243, 216, 237, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3D8ED?
#F3D8ED is Periwinkle, a warm light color with RGB values of 243, 216, 237. It has a hue of 313°, 53% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F3D8ED?
The RGB color code for #F3D8ED is rgb(243, 216, 237). This means it contains 243 red, 216 green, and 237 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Periwinkle a warm or cool color?
Periwinkle (#F3D8ED) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F3D8ED in CSS?
You can use #F3D8ED in CSS with: background-color: #F3D8ED; or color: #F3D8ED; or as an RGB value: rgb(243, 216, 237). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 11%, 2%, 5%.

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