Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Periwinks |
| SKU | 240-5DB |
| Hex | #7989AA |
| RGB | 121, 137, 170 |
| HSL | 220°, 22%, 57% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Dutch Boy Periwinks
Periwinks sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Periwinks 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
8 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Periwinks within Dutch Boy'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 #7989AA in HSL space. Pair Periwinks 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.
Dutch Boy Periwinks Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Periwinks 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 Dutch Boy 240-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Periwinks
The closest Behr equivalent of Periwinks is Formal Affair (BNC-19). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). If Behr is your counter, order Formal Affair and you'll get the same color. See the full Formal Affair swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Periwinks
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Periwinks is Stratford Blue (831) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stratford Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Periwinks
Valspar has no exact twin of Periwinks. The nearest is Norwegian Night (V111-4) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.8 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Norwegian Night swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Periwinks
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Periwinks is Evening Hush (PPG1165-5) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Evening Hush swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Periwinks
At Glidden, the closest color to Periwinks is Evening Hush (PPG1165-5) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Evening Hush swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Periwinks
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Enchanting Sky (DE5900), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Periwinks without repainting risk. See the full Enchanting Sky swatch →