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Periwinkle

#C5DCFF

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
C5DCFF
RGB
197, 220, 255
HSL
216, 100%, 89%
HSB
216, 23%, 100%
CMYK
23, 14, 0, 0
LAB
87, -2, -20
LCH
87, 20, 263
OKLCH
0.89, 0.05, 259
XYZ
67, 70, 105
LUV
87, -14, -31
HWB
216, 77%, 0%
Pantone
566 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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