Classic Periwinkle Purple
A moderately saturated, cool light blue.
#A294EA
rgb(162, 148, 234)
Color formats
HEX
#A294EA
RGB
rgb(162, 148, 234)
HSL
hsl(249.8, 67.2%, 74.9%)
HSV
hsv(249.8, 36.8%, 91.8%)
CMYK
cmyk(30.8%, 36.8%, 0%, 8.2%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Classic Periwinkle Purple.
Lightest
#FFFFFF
Lighter
#ECE9FB
Base
#A294EA
Darker
#583FD9
Darkest
#311D95
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Classic Periwinkle Purple works
Classic Periwinkle Purple (#A294EA) is a moderately saturated, cool light blue. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its cool undertone lends a calm, trustworthy feel that suits clean, professional interfaces.
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