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Periwinkle

#FCCFF4

Periwinkle is a warm light color with the hex code #FCCFF4. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 252, 207, 244 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 18%, 3%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Periwinkle Color Values

HEX
#FCCFF4
RGB
252, 207, 244
HSL
311°, 88%, 90%
CMYK
0, 18, 3, 1

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Periwinkle sits at 311° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 88% 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%, 18%, 3%, 1% 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: #FCCFF4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 252, 207, 244;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FCCFF4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 18%
Y: 3%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(252, 207, 244)
rgba(252, 207, 244, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCCFF4?
#FCCFF4 is Periwinkle, a warm light color with RGB values of 252, 207, 244. It has a hue of 311°, 88% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FCCFF4?
The RGB color code for #FCCFF4 is rgb(252, 207, 244). This means it contains 252 red, 207 green, and 244 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Periwinkle a warm or cool color?
Periwinkle (#FCCFF4) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FCCFF4 in CSS?
You can use #FCCFF4 in CSS with: background-color: #FCCFF4; or color: #FCCFF4; or as an RGB value: rgb(252, 207, 244). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 18%, 3%, 1%.

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