Back to all colors

Periwinkle

#C5DDFD

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
C5DDFD
RGB
197, 221, 253
HSL
214, 93%, 88%
HSB
214, 22%, 99%
CMYK
22, 13, 0, 1
LAB
87, -3, -18
LCH
87, 19, 260
OKLCH
0.89, 0.05, 256
XYZ
67, 71, 103
LUV
87, -14, -29
HWB
214, 77%, 1%
Pantone
566 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

Similar named colors

Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.