Perfect Periwinkle
SW 9065 · Sherwin-Williams
PurpleView Perfect Periwinkle SW 9065 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#6487B0
LRV
23
Family
Purple
SW 9065
Color profile
Light value
23 · Deep
Undertone
Cool cool, violet lean
Family
Purple Also reads blue
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This deep, bright violet introduces a calming but playful mood in your space. Consider this cool hue in any room you want to infuse with whimsical adventure.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 23 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Perfect PeriwinkleThis colorPerfect PeriwinkleSherwin-Williams · SW 9065
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Tap any color to comparePerfect Periwinkle vs Scanda
23LRV25
#6487B0Hex#6B8CA9
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Perfect Periwinkle vs Sporty Blue
23LRV24
#6487B0Hex#6A8AA4
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Perfect Periwinkle vs Searching Blue
23LRV21
#6487B0Hex#6C7F9A
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Perfect Periwinkle vs Lobelia
23LRV30
#6487B0Hex#7498BE
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Perfect Periwinkle vs Bluesy Note
23LRV31
#6487B0Hex#7C9AB5
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Perfect Periwinkle vs Lupine
23LRV16
#6487B0Hex#4E739F
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Perfect Periwinkle vs Blue Cruise
23LRV26
#6487B0Hex#6591A8
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to comparePerfect Periwinkle vs Shrinking Violet
23LRV23
#6487B0Hex#5D84B1
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Shrinking Violet is very close match · cooler compared with Perfect Periwinkle.
Perfect Periwinkle vs Cowgirl Blue
23LRV23
#6487B0Hex#6A87AB
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Cowgirl Blue is very close match · warmer compared with Perfect Periwinkle.
Perfect Periwinkle vs Neon Blue
23LRV22
#6487B0Hex#5D83B3
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Neon Blue is very close match · 1 points darker · cooler compared with Perfect Periwinkle.
Perfect Periwinkle vs Blue Dragon
23LRV28
#6487B0Hex#6B8DB3
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Blue Dragon is very close match · 5 points lighter · warmer compared with Perfect Periwinkle.
Perfect Periwinkle vs Cook's Blue
23LRV26
#6487B0Hex#6A8FB2
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Cook's Blue is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Perfect Periwinkle.
Perfect Periwinkle vs Yin Yang
23LRV23
#6487B0Hex#6A82A8
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Yin Yang is close match · warmer compared with Perfect Periwinkle.
Perfect Periwinkle vs Blueberry Popover
23LRV25
#6487B0Hex#5488C0
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Blueberry Popover is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Perfect Periwinkle.
Perfect Periwinkle vs Picasso
23LRV23
#6487B0Hex#5287B9
PurpleFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Picasso is close match · cooler compared with Perfect Periwinkle.
Perfect Periwinkle vs Smoky Violet
23LRV20
#6487B0Hex#647E9E
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Smoky Violet is close match · 3 points darker · warmer compared with Perfect Periwinkle.
Perfect Periwinkle, answered
What is the LRV of Perfect Periwinkle?
Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 23, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Perfect Periwinkle a warm or cool color?
Perfect Periwinkle has a cool undertone (cool, violet lean).
Can Perfect Periwinkle be used outside?
Yes, Perfect Periwinkle is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Perfect Periwinkle from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Perfect Periwinkle is Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) by PPG, very close match · cooler.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 9065
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