Iced Periwinkle is a calming choice — works as both a whole-house neutral when lightened and a dramatic anchor when deepened to navy. At LRV 62 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it in low-light north-facing rooms unless you want a deliberately cool, cocooning effect, since blue can read chilly there.
Ref. #C9CFE0 · 30BB 63/084
Iced Periwinkle
62%LRV Value
Iced Periwinkle Technical Profile
What color is PPG Iced Periwinkle (30BB 63/084)? It's a light cool blue — hex #C9CFE0, LRV 62. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Iced Periwinkle is Benjamin Moore Spring Flowers — a near-identical match on the wall, with Benjamin Moore English Hyacinth and Dutch Boy Hushed Violet also close. At LRV 62, Iced Periwinkle sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Iced Periwinkle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Iced Periwinkle
#C9CFE0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Iced Periwinkle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Iced 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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Iced Periwinkle — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Iced Periwinkle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Iced Periwinkle are Spring Flowers by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), English Hyacinth by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Hushed Violet by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Iced Periwinkle's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Iced Periwinkle?
Iced Periwinkle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Iced Periwinkle depends on the room. Here's how to choose.