#9AA4E3
Periwinkle color
Periwinkle is a light blue with a violet tint, named after the periwinkle flower. It sits between lavender and cornflower blue.
It is a medium, cool color with an estimated light reflectance value (LRV) of 39.
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What colors go with periwinkle?
Tried-and-true partners for periwinkle in outfits and rooms:
Color wheel harmonies
Complementary – opposite on the color wheel, maximum contrast
Analogous – neighbors on the wheel, calm and blended
Triadic – three evenly spaced colors, balanced and lively
Split complementary – softer contrast than complementary
Tints and shades of periwinkle
Lighter tints on the left, the base color in the middle, darker shades on the right.
Closest periwinkle paint colors
The nearest paint color from each brand by perceived color difference (CIEDE2000). Screen colors are approximations; always test a sample on your wall.
Who looks good in periwinkle?
In seasonal color analysis, periwinkle or a very close shade appears in these palettes:
Similar colors
FAQ
What is the hex code for periwinkle?
The hex code for periwinkle is #9AA4E3. In RGB it is rgb(154, 164, 227), in HSL hsl(232, 57%, 75%) and in CMYK cmyk(32%, 28%, 0%, 11%).
What colors go with periwinkle?
Periwinkle pairs well with butter yellow, white, navy blue, coral. For a color-wheel match, its complementary color is #E4DA9B.
Is periwinkle a warm or cool color?
Periwinkle is a cool color. It looks most harmonious next to other cool tones like white, navy and grey.
What is the complementary color of periwinkle?
The complementary color of periwinkle (#9AA4E3) is #E4DA9B, directly opposite on the color wheel. Used together they create strong contrast, so use one as the main color and the other as an accent.
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Is that really periwinkle?
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