ColorplanBenjamin Moore Iris Bliss (1383) is a deep purple with a violet undertone and an LRV of 34. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ash Violet (SW 6549). For trim, try Polar White (2069-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 34.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #AA98AD |
| RGB | 170, 152, 173 |
| HSL | 291°, 11%, 64% |
About Iris Bliss
Iris Bliss (1383) is a deep purple from Benjamin Moore with a violet undertone. With an LRV of 34, Iris Bliss absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Iris Bliss read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. Next to Inspired (AF-595), it's darker and cooler.
How Iris Bliss changes with the light
Iris Bliss has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Iris Bliss has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Iris Bliss will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Iris Bliss close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Iris Bliss looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Iris Bliss in real homes
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Iris Bliss equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.9
Also close: Dressy Rose (ΔE 10.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.6
Also close: Brassica (ΔE 9.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 13.8
Also close: Cathedral Gray (ΔE 14.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Iris Bliss questions
What undertone does Iris Bliss have?
Iris Bliss has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Iris Bliss read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Iris Bliss a light or dark color?
Iris Bliss has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 34.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 34, Iris Bliss absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Iris Bliss in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (close, ΔE 4.9); Farrow & Ball: Cinder Rose No.246 (closest available, ΔE 8.6); Behr: Flannel Gray N520-3 (closest available, ΔE 13.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Iris Bliss?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Iris Bliss's undertone.
Where does Iris Bliss work best?
Iris Bliss works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 34, Iris Bliss absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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