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Sherwin-Williams Perfect Periwinkle

SW 9065 · #6487B0 · LRV ~23.2

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Shrinking Violet (~94% proximity)

Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065) is a dark blue from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 23.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Shrinking Violet (~94% proximity).

Closest tone to Perfect Periwinkle in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

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