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Periwinkle

#BED9FD

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
BED9FD
RGB
190, 217, 253
HSL
214, 94%, 87%
HSB
214, 25%, 99%
CMYK
25, 14, 0, 1
LAB
86, -3, -21
LCH
86, 21, 261
OKLCH
0.88, 0.06, 256
XYZ
64, 68, 103
LUV
86, -15, -32
HWB
214, 75%, 1%
Pantone
566 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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