Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Periwinkle Blossom |
| SKU | PMD-13 |
| Hex | #8B9AB9 |
| RGB | 139, 154, 185 |
| HSL | 220°, 25%, 64% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Periwinkle Blossom
Periwinkle Blossom sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Periwinkle Blossom is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Periwinkle Blossom within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8B9AB9 in HSL space. Pair Periwinkle Blossom with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Periwinkle Blossom Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Periwinkle Blossom from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PMD-13 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Periwinkle Blossom is Purplelicious (241-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purplelicious swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Periwinkle Blossom is Celestial Horizon (0589) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Celestial Horizon swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Periwinkle Blossom is Steel Blue (823) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Steel Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom
At Valspar, the closest color to Periwinkle Blossom is House of Owen (8003-47D) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full House of Owen swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Periwinkle Blossom. The nearest is Dahlia (SW 6816) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dahlia swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Periwinkle Blossom. The nearest is Charcoal Dust (DE5927) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charcoal Dust swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom — the nearest deck color, North Sea (0625), is clearly different (ΔE 5.27). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-13 instead. See the full North Sea swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom — the nearest deck color, Alaskan Blue (PPG1162-4), is clearly different (ΔE 5.7). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-13 instead. See the full Alaskan Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom — the nearest deck color, Bahamas (C2-748), is clearly different (ΔE 8.95). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-13 instead. See the full Bahamas swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 11.09). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-13 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 11.29). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-13 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom — the nearest deck color, Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), is clearly different (ΔE 12.05). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-13 instead. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom — the nearest deck color, Stone Blue (NO. 86), is clearly different (ΔE 12.31). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-13 instead. See the full Stone Blue swatch →