Blue
Periwinkle
Periwinkle
#CCCCFFClick to copy
Periwinkle Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(204, 204, 255)Copy
HSLhsl(240, 100%, 90%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(240, 20%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(20%, 20%, 0%, 0%)Copy
Periwinkle Color Schemes
Complementary
#CCCCFF
Click to copy#FFFFCC
Click to copyAnalogous
#CCE6FF
Click to copy#E6CCFF
Click to copySplit Complementary
#FFE6CC
Click to copy#E6FFCC
Click to copyMonochromatic
#CCCCFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#6666FF
Click to copy#0000FF
Click to copy#000099
Click to copyPeriwinkle WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.54 : 1
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Black background #000000
13.65 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.41 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
8.21 : 1
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Periwinkle Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Periwinkle Color Introduction
Definition
Periwinkle (HEX #CCCCFF) has the RGB value rgb(204, 204, 255), the HSL value hsl(240°, 100%, 90%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(20%, 20%, 0%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Periwinkle is #FFFFCC, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #CCE5FF and #E5CCFF that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#FFE6CC, #E6FFCC) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Periwinkle uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Periwinkle has a contrast ratio of 1.54:1 against white and 13.65:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Blue is the color of sky and ocean, evoking vastness, trust and reason. Steady and imposing, it is almost irreplaceable in technology, finance and corporate identity design. Specifically, Periwinkle has a lightness of 90% and a saturation of 100%, an extremely light tone close to white, ideal as a spacious light background that sets off darker content; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: Blue and violet interwoven.
Color Psychology
Blue can evoke calm, focus and trust, with a marked stabilizing effect; psychologically it symbolizes reason, loyalty and depth. For this reason Periwinkle tends to leave a first impression of being cool and reliable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Blue suits fintech, corporate websites, government systems and any scene that needs professional trust. In real projects, Periwinkle is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Blue”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Periwinkle Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.