Periwinkle DE5906 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #97A3DA, 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.
Ref. #97A3DA · DE5906
Periwinkle
38%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Periwinkle Technical Profile
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Periwinkle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Periwinkle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPeriwinkle
Very similar
PPGFresh Hyacinth
Fresh Hyacinth
PPG
Very similar
Purplicious
Valspar
Very similar
Velvet Robe
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wild Thistle
Behr
Very similar
Roswell
Vista Paint
Very similar
Slow Dance
Kilz
Very similar
Neptune'S Folly
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dahlia
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Persian Violet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Periwinkle
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Periwinkle.
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 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Periwinkle have?
Periwinkle by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) 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 in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Periwinkle's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.