ColorplanBenjamin Moore Oriental Iris (1418) is a mid-tone blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 51. 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 | Blue |
| LRV | 51.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B4BDD9 |
| RGB | 180, 189, 217 |
| HSL | 225°, 33%, 78% |
About Oriental Iris
Oriental Iris (1418) is a mid-tone, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 51, Oriental Iris has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Oriental Iris read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. Next to Feather Soft (1431), it's darker and cooler.
How Oriental Iris changes with the light
Oriental Iris 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
Oriental Iris has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Oriental Iris 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 Oriental Iris close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Oriental Iris looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Oriental Iris in real homes
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Oriental Iris 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
Closest available · ΔE 9.5
Also close: Jubilee (ΔE 10.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.9
Also close: Calluna (ΔE 9.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.7
Also close: Light Drizzle (ΔE 11.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Oriental Iris questions
What undertone does Oriental Iris have?
Oriental Iris has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Oriental Iris read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Oriental Iris a light or dark color?
Oriental Iris has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 51.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 51, Oriental Iris has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Oriental Iris in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Upward SW 6239 (closest available, ΔE 9.5); Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue No.89 (closest available, ΔE 8.9); Behr: Calming Space ICC-45 (closest available, ΔE 8.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Oriental Iris?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Oriental Iris's undertone.
Where does Oriental Iris work best?
Oriental Iris works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 51, Oriental Iris has visible color without darkening a room much.
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