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#4E517E
≈ Tangent Periwinkle
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On white
Aa
7.49:1
Passes AAA
On black
Aa
2.34:1
Fails AA
Best text on this color
Aa#FFFFFF(7.49:1)
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Normal vision#4E517E
Protanopia#435680
Deuteranopia#40537D
Tritanopia#405A61
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Colors that go with Tangent Periwinkle
Tangent Periwinkle sits in the blue family. Pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Colour nameTangent Periwinkle#50507FΔE 0.9CSS nameDarkslateblue#483D8BΔE 8.3Web-safe#666699#666699ΔE 8.1
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Tangent Periwinkle — meaning & where to use it
Tangent Periwinkle is a rich, mid-toned blue — it reads as trustworthy, stable and professional. It's a natural fit for corporate, tech and financial brands, and dependable UI chrome. To keep it balanced, pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold.
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