Periwinkle
Also known as: Lavender Blue Shadow , Blue Party Parrot , Orchid , Forgotten Purple
On screen, Periwinkle registers as cool and professional: a soft blue at home in trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. For contrast, pair it with a yellow from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 6.77:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Periwinkle color codes
- HEX
- #8E82FE
- RGB
- rgb(142, 130, 254)
- RGBA
- rgba(142, 130, 254, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(246, 98%, 75%)
- HSV
- hsv(246, 49%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(44%, 49%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(59.9 28.0 -61.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(67.5% 0.178 285.0)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: mediumpurple #9370DB · ΔE 7.8
- RAL 5024: Pastel blue #6A93B0 · ΔE 12.1 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Periwinkle works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register: a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Periwinkle
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Periwinkle by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.10:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.77:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Periwinkle background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Periwinkle
Periwinkle with its complement
Soft neighbors of Periwinkle
Periwinkle triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Orchid #7A81FF · ΔE 3.6
- Perrywinkle #8F8CE7 · ΔE 4.7
- Pan Purple #657AEF · ΔE 7.4
- Cold Lips #9BA0EF · ΔE 9.2
- Widowmaker #99AAFF · ΔE 11.4
- Flood #6677BB · ΔE 11.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Periwinkle is closest to Lucky .
FAQ
Periwinkle FAQs
What color is Periwinkle?
Periwinkle is a light blue with the hex code #8E82FE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 246°, 98% saturation, and 75% lightness.
What is the hex code for Periwinkle?
The hex code for Periwinkle is #8E82FE. In RGB it's rgb(142, 130, 254), and in CMYK it's cmyk(44%, 49%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with Periwinkle?
Periwinkle pairs naturally with yellow tones from its complementary harmony, and with orange accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Periwinkle : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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