Behr Periwinkle P530-4
Contentsshow +hide -
| Code: | P530-4 |
| Name: | Periwinkle |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Periwinkle?
Behr Periwinkle P530-4 is a light-to-medium blue with a softened, slightly violet-leaning cast. Its muted saturation keeps it from reading overly bright, giving walls clear color without the intensity of a primary blue. In cool daylight, it can appear cleaner and more blue-forward, while warmer interior lighting may bring out its gentler lavender notes. Try it in a bedroom, bath, or home office with crisp white trim, pale gray textiles, and light oak or maple finishes. For a more defined contrast, pair this shade with charcoal accents or deep navy details.
Behr Periwinkle reviews (2 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
@blockshoptextiles
@natalie_the_remedy
Try before you buy
100% accurate
reusable paint samples
Peel, stick,
and repeat
Twice painted
with real paint
Next day
delivery
What are Behr Periwinkle undertones?
Periwinkle is a mid-light, soft dusty blue. The HEX sample leans blue; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
130, 163, 215
Is Behr Periwinkle cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 217° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.
P530-4 Periwinkle HSL code: 217, 52%, 68%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Periwinkle
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Periwinkle:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Periwinkle with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 37, such as Behr Havana Coffee and Cardamom Spice.
LRV of Periwinkle
Periwinkle has an LRV of 34.86% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 34.86%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #82a3d7 |
| RGB Decimal | 130, 163, 215 |
| RGB Percent | 50.98%, 63.92%, 84.31% |
| HSV | Hue: 217° Saturation: 39.53% Value: 84.31% |
| HSL | hsl(217, 52, 68) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 39.53 Magenta: 24.19 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 15.69 |
| YIQ | Y: 159.061 I: -36.375 Q: 9.202 |
| XYZ | X: 34.564 Y: 35.845 Z: 69.369 |
| CIE Lab | L:66.401 a:1.712 b:-30.023 |
| CIE Luv | L:66.401 u:-17.838 v:-47.412 |
| Decimal | 8561623 |
| Hunter Lab | 59.87, -1.722, -26.787 |
Color equivalents
V036-2
Paula Loves Paris
Valspar US
V073-4
Violetta
Valspar US
816
Aqua Marina
Benjamin Moore
4005-8A
Mysterious Blue
Valspar US
4003-7C
Heartsong
Valspar US
M530-4
Washed Denim
Behr
CSP-520
Pressed Violet
Benjamin Moore
8002-45D
Paradise Found
Valspar US
823
Steel Blue
Benjamin Moore
2067-50
Summer Blue
Benjamin Moore
V073-3
Wings of Pegasus
Valspar US
8001-44D
Wild Blue Yonder
Valspar US
M540-4
Hopeful Dream
Behr
817
Brazilian Blue
Benjamin Moore
SW 6809
Lobelia
Sherwin Williams
M540-5
Blue Satin
Behr
PPU15-12
Bluebird
Behr
4003-8A
Enchanted Evening
Valspar US