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Dunn-Edwards Periwinkle
DE5906 · #97A3DA · LRV 37.8
Compare with other brands: Valspar Fields of Heather is a 92% matchPeriwinkle (DE5906) is a mid-tone blue from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 37.8 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Fields of Heather (92% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Periwinkle in other brands?
Valspar: Fields of Heather (8001-47D), 92%; Behr: Water Hyacinth (P550-4), 90%; Glidden: Mystic Iris (PPG1246-5), 88%; PPG: Mystic Iris (PPG1246-5), 88%; Sherwin-Williams: Dahlia (SW 6816), 85%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dahlia (HGSW6816), 85%; Benjamin Moore: Victorian Trim (2068-50), 82%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 67%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.