Pale Bright Periwinkle is a medium-light, saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #B288F2, which equals rgb(178, 136, 242) in RGB and hsl(264, 80%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C26 M44 Y0 K5, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#B288F2 - RGB
178, 136, 242 - HSL
264°, 80%, 74% - CMYK
26, 44, 0, 5 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, saturated
About Pale Bright Periwinkle
Purple shades blend the stability of blue with the energy of red. They are linked with creativity, luxury and imagination, and give designs a distinctive, premium feel. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.70:1. Its complementary color is #C7F288.
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Pale Bright Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #B288F2 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(178, 136, 242) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 80%, 74%) |
| HSV | 264°, 44%, 95% |
| CMYK | 26%, 44%, 0%, 5% |
| Decimal | 11700466 |
Shades and tints of Pale Bright Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F2EBFD - 100
#E5D7FB - 200
#D9C4F9 - 300
#CCB0F6 - 400
#BF9CF4 - 500
#B288F2 - 600
#9471CA - 700
#775BA1 - 800
#594479 - 900
#3B2D51 - 950
#1E1728
Color harmonies for Pale Bright Periwinkle
- Complementary
#C7F288≈ Pale Bright Apple - Analogous −30°
#8892F2≈ Pale Bright Blue - Analogous +30°
#E788F2≈ Pale Bright Purple - Triadic +120°
#F2B288≈ Pale Bright Cinnabar - Triadic +240°
#88F2B2≈ Pale Bright Jade - Split 150°
#F2E788≈ Khaki - Split 210°
#92F288≈ Light Green
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Bright Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Bright Periwinkle | Aa | 2.73:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Bright Periwinkle | Aa | 7.70:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Bright Periwinkle
background-color: #B288F2;color: #B288F2;background-color: rgb(178, 136, 242);background-color: hsl(264, 80%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-bright-periwinkle: #B288F2; }class="bg-[#B288F2]"Colors similar to Pale Bright Periwinkle
- Pale Bright Iris
#A788F2 - Pale Bright Violet
#BD88F2 - Pale Soft Periwinkle
#B595E4 - Pale Bright Indigo
#9D88F2 - Pale Soft Iris
#AD95E4 - Pale Periwinkle
#AF7AFF - Pale Bright Amethyst
#C788F2 - Pale Soft Violet
#BD95E4 - Pale Violet
#BD7AFF - Pale Soft Indigo
#A595E4 - Pale Iris
#A27AFF - Pale Soft Amethyst
#C595E4
More purple shades
- Dark Bright Periwinkle
#380D77 - Deep Bright Periwinkle
#49119C - Medium Dark Bright Periwinkle
#5A15C1 - Bright Periwinkle
#6B19E6 - Medium Light Bright Periwinkle
#833EEA - Light Bright Periwinkle
#9A63EE - Very Pale Bright Periwinkle
#CAACF6 - Palest Bright Periwinkle
#E1D1FA - Darkest Soft Periwinkle
#160A29 - Very Dark Soft Periwinkle
#281249 - Dark Soft Periwinkle
#3A1B6A
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Bright Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Pale Bright Periwinkle is #B288F2.
What is the RGB value of Pale Bright Periwinkle?
Pale Bright Periwinkle has an RGB value of 178, 136, 242 (rgb(178, 136, 242)). In HSL it is 264°, 80%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Bright Periwinkle?
Use black text on Pale Bright Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.73:1 and black text has 7.70:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Bright Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Pale Bright Periwinkle is #C7F288. Analogous colors #8892F2 and #E788F2 also pair well.