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Periwinkle

#BAD5FB

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
BAD5FB
RGB
186, 213, 251
HSL
215, 89%, 86%
HSB
215, 26%, 98%
CMYK
26, 15, 0, 2
LAB
84, -3, -22
LCH
84, 22, 262
OKLCH
0.87, 0.06, 257
XYZ
61, 65, 101
LUV
84, -15, -34
HWB
215, 73%, 2%
Pantone
566 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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