Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue 49BB 51/186 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B0BCE0, LRV 51 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Noble Purple from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B0BCE0 · 49BB 51/186
Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue
51%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue Technical Profile
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Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGRoslyn'S Periwinkle Blue
Nearly identical
BehrNoble Purple
Noble Purple
Behr
Nearly identical
Organza
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spoiled Rotten
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Larkspur Bud
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Spoiled Rotten
Vista Paint
Very similar
Periwinkle Bloom
Kilz
Very similar
Oriental Iris
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Awesome Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Twilight Dreams
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue
#B0BCE0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8C7EB4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue 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
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Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue have?
Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue 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 Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue are Noble Purple by Behr (a near-identical match), Organza by Valspar (a near-identical match), Ticklish by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue'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 Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue?
Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.6, 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.
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