Periwinkle Petal 50BB 27/181 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #7E8BAE, LRV 26 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Periwinks from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7E8BAE · 50BB 27/181
Periwinkle Petal
26%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Periwinkle Petal Technical Profile
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Periwinkle Petal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Periwinkle Petal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPeriwinkle Petal
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPeriwinks
Periwinks
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Merlin
Valspar
Nearly identical
Enchanting Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Formal Affair
Behr
Very similar
Remembrance
Kilz
Very similar
King’s Court
Vista Paint
Very similar
Stratford
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dahlia
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Celestial Horizon
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Telegrey 2
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Periwinkle Petal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Periwinkle Petal
#7E8BAE
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 Periwinkle Petal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Periwinkle Petal 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Periwinkle Petal.
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 Petal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Periwinkle Petal have?
Periwinkle Petal by PPG 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 Petal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Periwinkle Petal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Periwinkle Petal are Periwinks by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Merlin by Valspar (a near-identical match), Enchanting Sky by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Periwinkle Petal'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 Petal?
Periwinkle Petal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Periwinkle Petal's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.