Perfect Periwinkle vs Searching Blue paint color comparison

Perfect Periwinkle vs Searching Blue

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. With LRVs of 23 and 21, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 9.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Perfect Periwinkle
Sherwin-Williams · 9065
LRV23.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9065
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Searching Blue
Sherwin-Williams · 6536
LRV20.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6536
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Perfect Periwinkle vs Searching Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Perfect Periwinkle on one side and Searching Blue on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.