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Periwinkle
Pale blue-violet, color of the small woodland flower.
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Meaning & usage
Periwinkle is the color of forest paths and shaded corners. Its intermediate hue between blue and violet gives it a mysterious and romantic softness, evoking the poetry of spring walks.
Synonyms & nuances
pervenchebleu pervencheperiwinklelavender blue
Shades (darker)
Tints (lighter)
Tones (desaturated)
Design system scale (50→950)
Harmonies
Thread & yarn equivalents
Average ΔE :50 (Rough)
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