Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Periwinkle |
| SKU | DE5906 |
| Hex | #97A3DA |
| RGB | 151, 163, 218 |
| HSL | 229°, 48%, 72% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Dunn-Edwards Periwinkle
Periwinkle sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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 is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
11 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 purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Periwinkle within Dunn-Edwards'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 #97A3DA in HSL space. Pair Periwinkle 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.
Dunn-Edwards Periwinkle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Periwinkle 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 Dunn-Edwards DE5906 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Periwinkle
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Periwinkle. The nearest is Indulgent (SW 6969) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Indulgent swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Periwinkle
Behr has no exact twin of Periwinkle. The nearest is Vintage Ribbon (S540-4) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Ribbon swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Periwinkle
At Valspar, the closest color to Periwinkle is Fields of Heather (8001-47D) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fields of Heather swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Periwinkle
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Periwinkle. The nearest is Suenos (PPG17-01) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Suenos swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Periwinkle
At Glidden, the closest color to Periwinkle is Fresh Hyacinth (54BB 41/237) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Hyacinth swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Periwinkle
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Periwinkle. The nearest is Neptune's Folly (240-4DB) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Neptune's Folly swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Periwinkle
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Periwinkle. The nearest is Purple Peonies (HGSW 1403) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Peonies swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Periwinkle
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Periwinkle is Velvet Robe (1276) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Velvet Robe swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Periwinkle
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Periwinkle is Velvet Robe (1276) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Velvet Robe swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Periwinkle
At Kompozit, the closest color to Periwinkle is Velvet Robe (1276) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Velvet Robe swatch →