BLUES
Irises
#84899A
Reading classic, Irises lands in the blues family at HSL 226°, 10%, 56%. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms, especially for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Irises 1440
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #84899A?
#84899A is Irises, a mid blue with a cool undertone.
Is #84899A warm or cool?
Irises reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Irises?
Irises works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Irises?
Irises pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Irises?
You can download Irises on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the RGB value of #84899A?
#84899A converts to RGB 132, 137, 154.