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Sherwin-Williams Perfect Periwinkle

SW 9065 · #6487B0 · LRV 23.2

Compare with other brands: Glidden Shrinking Violet is a 94% match

Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065) is a dark blue from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 23.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Shrinking Violet (94% match).

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LRV

23.2 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 9065

HEX

#6487B0

RGB

100, 135, 176

HSL

212°, 32%, 54%

Family

Blues

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Perfect Periwinkle FAQ

What is the LRV of Perfect Periwinkle?

Perfect Periwinkle has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Perfect Periwinkle in other brands?

Glidden: Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Blue Dragon (810), 94%; Behr: Cowgirl Blue (M530-5), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Genteel Blue (DET589), 93%; PPG: Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 91%; Valspar: Peyton (8002-45E), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lobelia (HGSW6809), 87%. 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 Perfect Periwinkle?

The HEX code of Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065) is #6487B0, RGB 100, 135, 176. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.