Periwinkle Blossom PMD-13 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8B9AB9, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Steel Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B9AB9 · PMD-13
Periwinkle Blossom
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Periwinkle Blossom Technical Profile
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Periwinkle Blossom in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Periwinkle Blossom in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPeriwinkle Blossom
Nearly identical
PPGSteel Blue
Steel Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Purple Wish
Kilz
Nearly identical
Twilight Fever
Valspar
Nearly identical
Purplelicious
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Midnight Blush
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dahlia
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
King’s Court
Vista Paint
Very similar
Celestial Horizon
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Periwinkle Blossom
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Periwinkle Blossom
#8B9AB9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8C85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Periwinkle Blossom
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Periwinkle Blossom Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Periwinkle Blossom.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Periwinkle Blossom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Periwinkle Blossom have?
Periwinkle Blossom by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Periwinkle Blossom in your own space before committing.
What colors match Periwinkle Blossom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Periwinkle Blossom are Steel Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Purple Wish by Kilz (a near-identical match), Florentine Blue by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Periwinkle Blossom's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Periwinkle Blossom?
Periwinkle Blossom has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Periwinkle Blossom's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.