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#514C84
≈ Tangent Periwinkle
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On white
Aa
7.73:1
Passes AAA
On black
Aa
2.26:1
Fails AA
Best text on this color
Aa#FFFFFF(7.73:1)
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Normal vision#514C84
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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.
Closest named, CSS & systems
Colour nameTangent Periwinkle#50507FΔE 2.4CSS nameDarkslateblue#483D8BΔE 5.8Web-safe#333366#333366ΔE 8.8
Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
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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