Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Periwinkle Dusk |
| SKU | PMD-72 |
| Hex | #8D9DB3 |
| RGB | 141, 157, 179 |
| HSL | 215°, 20%, 63% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Periwinkle Dusk
Periwinkle Dusk sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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 Dusk 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
12 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Periwinkle Dusk 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 #8D9DB3 in HSL space. Pair Periwinkle Dusk 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 Dusk Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Periwinkle Dusk 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-72 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Periwinkle Dusk
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Periwinkle Dusk. The nearest is Daphne (SW 9151) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Daphne swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Periwinkle Dusk
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Periwinkle Dusk. The nearest is Denim Wash (838) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Denim Wash swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Periwinkle Dusk
At Valspar, the closest color to Periwinkle Dusk is Acier Tint (4004-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.1 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Acier Tint swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Periwinkle Dusk
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Periwinkle Dusk. The nearest is Lost At Sea (PPG1040-5) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lost At Sea swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Periwinkle Dusk
Glidden's nearest match is Enchanted Evening Blue (10BB 34/103), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Periwinkle Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Enchanted Evening Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Periwinkle Dusk
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Periwinkle Dusk. The nearest is Seabrook (338-4DB) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seabrook swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Periwinkle Dusk
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is North Sea (0625), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Periwinkle Dusk without repainting risk. See the full North Sea swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Periwinkle Dusk
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Periwinkle Dusk is North Sea (0625) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Sea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Periwinkle Dusk
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Periwinkle Dusk. The nearest is Stellar (C2-733) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stellar swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Periwinkle Dusk
At Kompozit, the closest color to Periwinkle Dusk is North Sea (0625) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Sea swatch →