Lake Periwinkle RC170-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #7E9EC5, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Alaskan Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7E9EC5 · RC170-02
Lake Periwinkle
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lake Periwinkle Technical Profile
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Lake Periwinkle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lake Periwinkle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzLake Periwinkle
Nearly identical
PPGAlaskan Blue
Alaskan Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Paradise Found
Valspar
Nearly identical
Violet Shadow
Behr
Very similar
John’s Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lobelia
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Steel Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Ocean City
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Himalaya Sky
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Celestial Horizon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lake Periwinkle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lake Periwinkle
#7E9EC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8482B0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lake Periwinkle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lake 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Lake 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.
Lake Periwinkle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lake Periwinkle have?
Lake Periwinkle by Kilz 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 Lake Periwinkle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lake Periwinkle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lake Periwinkle are Alaskan Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Periwinkle Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Paradise Found by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lake 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 Lake Periwinkle?
Lake Periwinkle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.9, 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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