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Periwinkle

#9EB2CE

A light, muted periwinkle — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

Psychology

Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.

Meaning

Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.

Applications

Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.

Conversion

HEX
9EB2CE
RGB
158, 178, 206
HSL
215, 33%, 71%
HSB
215, 23%, 81%
CMYK
23, 14, 0, 19
LAB
72, -3, -17
LCH
72, 17, 261
OKLCH
0.76, 0.05, 257
XYZ
41, 44, 65
LUV
72, -12, -25
HWB
215, 62%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C

Harmonies

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