Periwinkle

Readability

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

• Orchid

  #7A81FF

• Pan Purple

  #657AEF

• Matt Purple

  #9370DB

• Blue Öyster Cult

  #5577EE

• Arcane Brew

  #5260E1

• Skinny Jeans

  #5588FF

• Royal Blue

  #4169E1

• Savoy Blue

  #4B61D1

About Periwinkle

Periwinkle sits at oklch(0.675 0.178 285.0) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #8E82FE in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Periwinkle?

#8E82FE — also oklch(0.675 0.178 285.0) and Lab 59.92 27.99 -61.39.

Can I use Periwinkle for text on white?

On white: 3.10:1 (Fail), APCA Lc 58. On dark ink: 5.76:1 (AA). Check pairs in the contrast tool.