Periwinkle Bloom RB170-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #B2BAD7, LRV 50 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Oriental Iris from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B2BAD7 · RB170-02
Periwinkle Bloom
50%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Periwinkle Bloom Technical Profile
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Periwinkle Bloom in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Periwinkle Bloom in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzPeriwinkle Bloom
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreOriental Iris
Oriental Iris
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coveted Gem
Behr
Nearly identical
Hazy Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Over the Moon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lilac Sachet
PPG
Nearly identical
Violet Vista
Vista Paint
Very similar
Genevieve
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Awesome Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Violet Daze
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lulworth 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 Bloom
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Periwinkle Bloom
#B2BAD7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9085AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Periwinkle Bloom
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Periwinkle Bloom 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 Periwinkle Bloom.
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 Bloom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Periwinkle Bloom have?
Periwinkle Bloom by Kilz has a cool (violet) 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 Bloom in your own space before committing.
What colors match Periwinkle Bloom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Periwinkle Bloom are Oriental Iris by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Coveted Gem by Behr (a near-identical match), Fading Sunset by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Periwinkle Bloom'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 Bloom?
Periwinkle Bloom has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.5, 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 Bloom's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.