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Dunn-Edwards Periwinkle
DE5906 · #97A3DA · LRV ~37.8
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Fields of Heather (~92% proximity)Periwinkle (DE5906) is a mid-tone blue from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 37.8 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Fields of Heather (~92% proximity).
Closest tone to Periwinkle in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
37.8 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
DE5906
HEX
#97A3DA
RGB
151, 163, 218
HSL
229°, 48%, 72%
Family
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Periwinkle FAQ
What is the LRV of Periwinkle?
Periwinkle has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 37.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Periwinkle in other brands?
Valspar: Fields of Heather (8001-47D), ~92% proximity; Behr: Water Hyacinth (P550-4), ~90% proximity; Glidden: Mystic Iris (PPG1246-5), ~88% proximity; PPG: Mystic Iris (PPG1246-5), ~88% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Dahlia (SW 6816), ~85% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dahlia (HGSW6816), ~85% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Victorian Trim (2068-50), ~82% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~67% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Periwinkle?
The HEX code of Periwinkle (DE5906) is #97A3DA, RGB 151, 163, 218. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.