What is what color is periwinkle?

Periwinkle is a pale bluish-violet color. It can be described as sitting between blue and violet on the color wheel.

  • It gets its name from the Periwinkle flower (Vinca minor), although the flower itself comes in a range of colors, with some shades matching the periwinkle color quite closely. You can explore more about its namesake at Periwinkle%20flower.

  • Periwinkle is often associated with feelings of calmness and serenity, similar to blue, but also has a touch of the mystical qualities often associated with violet. Read more about Calmness and Serenity and Mystical.

  • Different shades of periwinkle exist, ranging from more blue-leaning to more violet-leaning.

  • Pantone even created a "Periwinkle" color, Pantone 17-3938 Very Peri, as their Color of the Year for 2022. Check the Pantone.