Periwinkle Paint Colours

If you’re a firm believer in cooler therapy, periwinkle is the perfect shade to add to your palette. This enchanting blend of blue and purple is one of the most popular paint colour choices of recent years and has become a firm favourite with interior designers. 

Sharing the same moody hues as the flowering plant found in your garden, periwinkle is an ideal choice if you’re eager to enhance your interiors with colour, but don’t want to overwhelm your walls with intense tones. 

No matter whether you’re using a soft periwinkle or a more sumptuous shade, this colour family has a soothing quality that makes it a good choice for living rooms and bedrooms. It’s also surprisingly complex, taking on new depth when exposed to light. 

Are you ready to embrace the world of periwinkle paint colours? At Tikkurila, you’ll find an amazing range of periwinkle shades that will bring some botanical beauty to any wall. 

Our Favourite Periwinkle Paint Colours

Looking for a pared-back periwinkle closer to purple? Perhaps you’re looking for a periwinkle hue that will pair nicely with darker blue paint colours. Below are just a few of the eye-catching hues you’ll find available in our range. 

Some periwinkle shades are fairly subtle. If you’d rather stick with something that’s closer to blue than purple, Tvt G351 is something to think about. Although this is a fairly pale shade, it’s a good choice if you’re keen to freshen up a tired interior. 

Looking for a clean and cooling colour to decorate a bathroom? This pale periwinkle pairs well with all-white bathroom suites, but can also be used alongside more contemporary fixtures. You can even use it in a bedroom. Stick to simple soft furnishings and all-natural materials like cotton and linen to create a timeless sleep sanctuary. 

Sometimes, a lighter periwinkle is called for. If you’d rather paint your walls with a paler shade that leans closer toward the blue side of the colour spectrum, there’s always Tvt G353. Light and refreshing, this periwinkle hue is surprisingly warm considering all that blue pigment. 

A stunning alternative to cool-toned greys and icy blues, this one works exceptionally well in bedrooms. What’s more, as it’s a little warmer than standard blues, you’re free to use it in spaces like the living room. You can stick to crisp white accents if you prefer a simpler colour scheme, or coordinate with warm-toned greys and taupes for a more refined interior.

In the mood for something darker and more mysterious? How about Tvt J432? This misty periwinkle blue is rich and refined, but is still subtle enough that you can use it generously on every wall. 

Use it as a primary colour to transform a smaller space. Alternatively, use it alongside smoky greys and lilac-toned hues for something more elaborate. It’s a great choice for bedrooms, with the muted colour profile perfect for helping you switch off and unwind come the evening. 

Some periwinkles are pale with barely-there blue undertones. Others are more intense, with an illuminating quality that will enrich any space. Tvt N355 is one such colour, with this vibrant periwinkle sharing a lot of similarities with the likes of royal blue. 

As it’s a saturated colour, you might want to use this sparingly in a smaller room. If you’re keen on using it in a compact interior, try pairing it with a paler periwinkle or even a warm-toned grey. In a larger space, you should be able to use it on every wall. 

Do you prefer your periwinkles to have more of a purple tint? If blue-infused periwinkles aren’t doing it for you, try something like Tvt S352 instead. This elegant hue is on the softer side, combining smoky blue with muted purple. 

Because it’s so pared-back, you can use this stylish shade to decorate any room. Use it in a bedroom to create a zen-friendly sleep sanctuary. Is your bathroom in need of a new coat of paint? This eye-catching shade is ideal for creating a stylish colour scheme. It can even be used in the living room. To create a more harmonious space, you can pair this periwinkle with a fiery neutral shade or warm-toned grey. 

Where Do Periwinkle Paint Colours Work Best?

Anywhere you’d use blue or purple, you can use periwinkle. However, the tonal qualities of periwinkle will vary. Even a blue-infused shade will be surprisingly warm compared to its cool-toned cousins, meaning you’re free to use it liberally. 

A periwinkle palette is a good choice for the bedroom. With the right shade selected, you can bring the tranquillity and relaxing atmosphere your sleep space has been lacking. What’s more, you don’t have to worry too much about balancing it out with richer shades or honey-toned furniture. 

You can also use periwinkle to overhaul your living spaces. Lighter shades will breathe new life into any lounge, even if your room is fairly small. While neutrals can serve the same purpose, you don’t get the same level of colour intensity as you do with periwinkle. 

Does your dining room deserve some love? A more saturated periwinkle can be used in place of warm reds and earthy browns. Eager to show off your favourite family photos and hanging artwork? Use a richer periwinkle shade to create a stylish gallery wall for a beautiful backdrop for evening dinners and social gatherings. You can even think about adding a panelled divider screen emblazoned with a floral motif as a subtle nod to this classic colour family.  

You can even use periwinkle in the kitchen. It will make a fabulous addition to a farmhouse country kitchen, while a more saturated shade will look right at home in a contemporary cooking space kitted out with stainless steel and polished metal. Need to freshen up your bathroom? Rather than earthy greens and cool greys, use a periwinkle palette instead.