Periwinkle DE5906 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #97A3DA, estimated LRV 38 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Hyacinth from PPG (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #97A3DA · DE5906
Periwinkle
38%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Periwinkle Technical Profile
HEX Code#97A3DA
RGB151, 163, 218
Estimated LRV37.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Periwinkle
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Periwinkle
#97A3DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F7CB6
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Periwinkle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Periwinkle 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
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Periwinkle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Periwinkle have?
Periwinkle by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Periwinkle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Periwinkle are Fresh Hyacinth by PPG (a very close match), Purplicious by Valspar (a very close match), Velvet Robe by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Periwinkle'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?
Periwinkle has a estimated lightness value of 37.8, 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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