Very Pale Periwinkle is a light, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #C8A3FF, which equals rgb(200, 163, 255) in RGB and hsl(264, 100%, 82%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C22 M36 Y0 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#C8A3FF - RGB
200, 163, 255 - HSL
264°, 100%, 82% - CMYK
22, 36, 0, 0 - Family
Purple - Tone
Light, vivid
About Very Pale 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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.14:1. Its complementary color is #DAFFA3.
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Very Pale Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #C8A3FF |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(200, 163, 255) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 100%, 82%) |
| HSV | 264°, 36%, 100% |
| CMYK | 22%, 36%, 0%, 0% |
| Decimal | 13149183 |
Shades and tints of Very Pale Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F6F0FF - 100
#EDE0FF - 200
#E4D1FF - 300
#DAC2FF - 400
#D1B2FF - 500
#C8A3FF - 600
#A788D5 - 700
#856DAA - 800
#645280 - 900
#433655 - 950
#211B2B
Color harmonies for Very Pale Periwinkle
- Complementary
#DAFFA3≈ Very Pale Apple - Analogous −30°
#A3ACFF≈ Very Pale Blue - Analogous +30°
#F6A3FF≈ Very Pale Purple - Triadic +120°
#FFC8A3≈ Very Pale Cinnabar - Triadic +240°
#A3FFC8≈ Very Pale Jade - Split 150°
#FFF6A3≈ Very Pale Marigold - Split 210°
#ACFFA3≈ Very Pale Green
Contrast and accessibility of Very Pale Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Pale Periwinkle | Aa | 2.07:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Very Pale Periwinkle | Aa | 10.14:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Very Pale Periwinkle
background-color: #C8A3FF;color: #C8A3FF;background-color: rgb(200, 163, 255);background-color: hsl(264, 100%, 82%);:root { --color-very-pale-periwinkle: #C8A3FF; }class="bg-[#C8A3FF]"Colors similar to Very Pale Periwinkle
- Very Pale Iris
#BFA3FF - Very Pale Violet
#D1A3FF - Very Pale Bright Periwinkle
#CAACF6 - Very Pale Bright Iris
#C2ACF6 - Very Pale Bright Violet
#D1ACF6 - Very Pale Indigo
#B6A3FF - Very Pale Amethyst
#DAA3FF - Very Pale Bright Indigo
#BBACF6 - Very Pale Bright Amethyst
#D8ACF6 - Very Pale Bright Ultramarine
#B4ACF6 - Very Pale Grape
#E3A3FF - Very Pale Bright Grape
#E0ACF6
More purple shades
- Deep Periwinkle
#4500AD - Medium Dark Periwinkle
#5600D6 - Pure Periwinkle
#6600FF - Medium Light Periwinkle
#7E29FF - Light Periwinkle
#9752FF - Pale Periwinkle
#AF7AFF - Palest Periwinkle
#E0CCFF - Darkest Bright Periwinkle
#15052E - Very Dark Bright Periwinkle
#270953 - Dark Bright Periwinkle
#380D77 - Deep Bright Periwinkle
#49119C
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Pale Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Very Pale Periwinkle is #C8A3FF.
What is the RGB value of Very Pale Periwinkle?
Very Pale Periwinkle has an RGB value of 200, 163, 255 (rgb(200, 163, 255)). In HSL it is 264°, 100%, 82%.
What text color should I use on Very Pale Periwinkle?
Use black text on Very Pale Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.07:1 and black text has 10.14:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Pale Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Very Pale Periwinkle is #DAFFA3. Analogous colors #A3ACFF and #F6A3FF also pair well.