Perrywinkle
Also known as: Lavender Blue Shadow , Indigo Bloom , Cobalite , Periwinkle
On screen, Perrywinkle registers as steady and dependable: a soft blue at home in SaaS products and finance apps. Perrywinkle plays well with yellow tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.07:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Perrywinkle color codes
- HEX
- #8F8CE7
- RGB
- rgb(143, 140, 231)
- RGBA
- rgba(143, 140, 231, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(242, 65%, 73%)
- HSV
- hsv(242, 39%, 91%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(38%, 39%, 0%, 9%)
- LAB
- lab(61.4 17.7 -46.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(68.1% 0.132 283.8)
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 9.1
- RAL 5024: Pastel blue #6A93B0 · ΔE 11.6 · 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 Perrywinkle works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Perrywinkle
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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 Perrywinkle 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 2.97:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.07:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Perrywinkle background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Perrywinkle
Perrywinkle with its complement
Soft neighbors of Perrywinkle
Perrywinkle triad
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Similar colors
- Periwinkle #8E82FE · ΔE 4.7
- Cold Lips #9BA0EF · ΔE 5.7
- Orchid #7A81FF · ΔE 6.0
- Easter Egg #8E97C7 · ΔE 7.1
- Azureno #8FA0D5 · ΔE 7.3
- Pan Purple #657AEF · ΔE 8.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Perrywinkle is closest to Lucky .
FAQ
Perrywinkle FAQs
What color is Perrywinkle?
Perrywinkle is a light blue with the hex code #8F8CE7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 242°, 65% saturation, and 73% lightness.
What is the hex code for Perrywinkle?
The hex code for Perrywinkle is #8F8CE7. In RGB it's rgb(143, 140, 231), and in CMYK it's cmyk(38%, 39%, 0%, 9%).
What colors go well with Perrywinkle?
Perrywinkle 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.
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