Periwinkle
Periwinkle is a medium, clear blue at #8FA5C4, an accent in the Light Summer palette and worn by Cool Summer and Light Summer. It is a cool colour, so it suits pink, rosy or blue-based undertones.
- Hex
#8FA5C4 - FamilyBlues
- DepthMedium, clear
- TemperatureCool
- SeasonsCool Summer, Light Summer
Who can wear Periwinkle
Periwinkle is a cool colour: it appears only in cool-season palettes, so it suits pink, rosy and blue-based undertones. The Tone & Fit app carries it in these palettes, each at its own hex code:
| Season | Role in the palette | Hex | App name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Summer | Accent | #5578A0 | Periwinkle Accent |
| Light Summer | Accent | #8FA5C4 | Periwinkle Accent |
What to wear with Periwinkle
Stay inside the Light Summer palette and the combinations take care of themselves. These share its undertone and depth:
- Cool Lavender#B48EAD
- Cool Mint-Green#A8C4B8
- Cool Sky#7AB8C8
- Dusty Rose#D4A5A5
- Soft White#E8E3DF
- Rose Grey#C8BFC4
Does Periwinkle suit you?
One selfie, about 30 seconds, no sign-up. The free tool reads your season and tells you whether Periwinkle is in your palette. Your photo is analyzed, then discarded, never stored by us.
Check Periwinkle on your photo, free →Nearby shades
Other blues in the Tone & Fit palettes. If Periwinkle is close but not quite yours, one of these usually is:
- Bright Aqua#70D8FF
- Bright Blue#2196F3
- Bright Sky Blue#64D2FF
- Cool Blue#7A93AC
- Cool Blue-Gray#8FB8C8
- Cool Muted Blue#6E8CA0
Frequently asked questions
Does Periwinkle suit warm or cool undertones?
Periwinkle is a cool colour: it appears only in cool-season palettes, so it suits pink, rosy and blue-based undertones.
Which colour seasons can wear Periwinkle?
Cool Summer and Light Summer. In the Tone & Fit palettes it is an accent for Light Summer and also appears in 1 other season.
What colours go with Periwinkle?
From the same Light Summer palette: Cool Lavender, Cool Mint-Green, Cool Sky, Dusty Rose, Soft White and Rose Grey. Any shade that shares the palette shares the undertone, so the combinations stay flattering.
Is Periwinkle a light, medium or deep colour?
Periwinkle is a medium, clear blue at #8FA5C4. It sits in the middle of the depth scale, so it works as a main colour or an accent.
Can I check whether Periwinkle suits me from a photo?
Yes. The free Tone & Fit web tool reads your colour season from one selfie in about 30 seconds, with no sign-up and no photo stored by us, and tells you whether Periwinkle is in your palette. The Tone & Fit app for iPhone and Android then builds your full palette of 38 named shades.