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Periwinkle

#FFCCE8

Periwinkle is a warm light color with the hex code #FFCCE8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 255, 204, 232 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 20%, 9%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Periwinkle Color Values

HEX
#FFCCE8
RGB
255, 204, 232
HSL
327°, 100%, 90%
CMYK
0, 20, 9, 0

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Periwinkle sits at 327° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 100% 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%, 20%, 9%, 0% 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: #FFCCE8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 255, 204, 232;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FFCCE8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 20%
Y: 9%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(255, 204, 232)
rgba(255, 204, 232, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 327° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFCCE8?
#FFCCE8 is Periwinkle, a warm light color with RGB values of 255, 204, 232. It has a hue of 327°, 100% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FFCCE8?
The RGB color code for #FFCCE8 is rgb(255, 204, 232). This means it contains 255 red, 204 green, and 232 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Periwinkle a warm or cool color?
Periwinkle (#FFCCE8) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FFCCE8 in CSS?
You can use #FFCCE8 in CSS with: background-color: #FFCCE8; or color: #FFCCE8; or as an RGB value: rgb(255, 204, 232). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 20%, 9%, 0%.

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