1. blues
2. light-neutrals
3. Periwinkle Powder

Color Periwinkle Powder blue (#c5cbe1):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Periwinkle Powder blue (#c5cbe1):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blues

blues Family:
light-neutral

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
light-toned

Shade:
light

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Periwinkle Powder / #c5cbe1

The HTML HEX code is #c5cbe1. The corresponding color name is "Periwinkle Powder". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 197%, Green (G): 203%, Blue (B): 225%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 12%, Magenta (M): 10%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 12%. In the HSL color space, #c5cbe1 has a hue of 227°, saturation of 32%, and lightness of 83%. The HSV representation is 227° for hue, 12% for saturation, and 88% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 82, a* (green to red) = 2, and b* (blue to yellow) = -12. The XYZ representation is X: 58, Y: 60, Z: 80. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7989, U (chrominance) = 0.0411, and V (chrominance) = -0.0231.

The decimal value of the color is 12962785. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #FFFFFF for a 20% lighter version and #8290BF for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c5cbe1, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8172 Kelvin (8172K).

The approximate wavelength of #c5cbe1 is around 476.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Periwinkle Powder (Hex: #c5cbe1): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #c5cbe1, named Periwinkle Powder, resembles the delicate hues of blooming lilacs and morning glories. Its soft, pale lavender-blue shade evokes the calming essence of a tranquil spring morning, creating a sense of serenity and harmony. In nature, Periwinkle Powder can be found in the delicate petals of lilac and wisteria flowers, as well as the gentle ripples of a serene lake at dawn. This color lends itself beautifully to floral and nature-themed designs, evoking a sense of tranquility and elegance.

Tints and Shades of #c5cbe1 HEX color (Periwinkle Powder)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #c5cbe1, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #F1F2F8
• #E2E5F0
• #D4D8E9
• #c5cbe1
• #9498A9
• #636671
• #313338
• #000000

Tones of Periwinkle Powder (#c5cbe1 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c5cbe1, #a9adba is the less saturated color, while #c5cbe1 is the most saturated one.

• #a9adba
• #b0b5c4
• #b7bcce
• #bec4d7
• #c5cbe1
• #60698a
• #5a658b
• #55618d
• #4f5d8e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c5cbe1;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c5cbe1; }

.text {color:#c5cbe1;}

.background {background-color:#c5cbe1;}

.border {border:1px solid #c5cbe1;}