Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Periwinkle Blossom |
| SKU | PMD-13 |
| Hex | #8B9AB9 |
| RGB | 139, 154, 185 |
| HSL | 220°, 25%, 64% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| 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 by brand
9 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
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.
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom
Glidden's nearest match is Steel Blue (30BB 33/163), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Periwinkle Blossom without repainting risk. See the full Steel Blue swatch →
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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Periwinkle Blossom. The nearest is Purple Peonies (HGSW 1403) 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 Purple Peonies 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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Periwinkle Blossom
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Periwinkle Blossom. The nearest is Bothy Blue (NO. G11) at ΔE 4.84 — 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 Bothy Blue 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 →