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Periwinkle

#FBD0EA

Periwinkle is a warm light color with the hex code #FBD0EA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 251, 208, 234 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 17%, 7%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Periwinkle Color Values

HEX
#FBD0EA
RGB
251, 208, 234
HSL
324°, 84%, 90%
CMYK
0, 17, 7, 2

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 84% 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%, 17%, 7%, 2% 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: #FBD0EA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 251, 208, 234;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FBD0EA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 17%
Y: 7%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(251, 208, 234)
rgba(251, 208, 234, 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 #FBD0EA?
#FBD0EA is Periwinkle, a warm light color with RGB values of 251, 208, 234. It has a hue of 324°, 84% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FBD0EA?
The RGB color code for #FBD0EA is rgb(251, 208, 234). This means it contains 251 red, 208 green, and 234 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Periwinkle a warm or cool color?
Periwinkle (#FBD0EA) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FBD0EA in CSS?
You can use #FBD0EA in CSS with: background-color: #FBD0EA; or color: #FBD0EA; or as an RGB value: rgb(251, 208, 234). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 17%, 7%, 2%.

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