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Periwinkle

#AAC5EE

A light, moderate 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
AAC5EE
RGB
170, 197, 238
HSL
216, 67%, 80%
HSB
216, 29%, 93%
CMYK
29, 17, 0, 7
LAB
79, -2, -24
LCH
79, 24, 264
OKLCH
0.82, 0.07, 259
XYZ
52, 55, 89
LUV
79, -15, -37
HWB
216, 67%, 7%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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