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Periwinkle

#F5D6ED

Periwinkle is a warm light color with the hex code #F5D6ED. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 245, 214, 237 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 13%, 3%, 4% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Periwinkle Color Values

HEX
#F5D6ED
RGB
245, 214, 237
HSL
315°, 61%, 90%
CMYK
0, 13, 3, 4

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Periwinkle sits at 315° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 61% saturation and 90% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

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%, 13%, 3%, 4% 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: #F5D6ED;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 245, 214, 237;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#F5D6ED',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 13%
Y: 3%
K: 4%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(245, 214, 237)
rgba(245, 214, 237, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5D6ED?
#F5D6ED is Periwinkle, a warm light color with RGB values of 245, 214, 237. It has a hue of 315°, 61% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F5D6ED?
The RGB color code for #F5D6ED is rgb(245, 214, 237). This means it contains 245 red, 214 green, and 237 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Periwinkle a warm or cool color?
Periwinkle (#F5D6ED) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F5D6ED in CSS?
You can use #F5D6ED in CSS with: background-color: #F5D6ED; or color: #F5D6ED; or as an RGB value: rgb(245, 214, 237). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 13%, 3%, 4%.

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