PURPLES

Iris Blossom

#A796B8

RGB 167, 150, 184 · HSL 270°, 19%, 65% · CMYK 9, 18, 0, 28

Iris Blossom is #A796B8 in HEX — rgb(167, 150, 184), hsl(270°, 19%, 65%), cmyk(9%, 18%, 0%, 28%).

Iris Blossom pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 270°, 19%, 65%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#A796B8

RGB167, 150, 184

HSL270°, 19%, 65%

HSV270°, 18%, 72%

CMYK9, 18, 0, 28

Decimal10983096

CSS RGBrgb(167, 150, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 19%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Iris Blossom 1001-5C

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Springs DE5955

ΔE 1.9 · #AB9BBC

Kilz

Mystic Petals RA180-02

ΔE 2.7 · #AB9AB8

Dulux

Sometime Mauve S49C4

ΔE 3 · #A591AF

Vista Paint

Lilac Garden K-18

ΔE 4.1 · #A693BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Enthroned Above 1199

ΔE 4.1 · #AC92B0

Benjamin Moore

Snugglepuss 1405

ΔE 4.4 · #9D95BC

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Frappé SW9068

ΔE 4.5 · #B3A1C6

PPG

French Violet 1175-5

ΔE 4.9 · #988EB4

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 5.6 · #9B8CB5

Behr

Uptown Girl MQ5-33

ΔE 6.3 · #A58FA7

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 10.2 · #8B859D

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 14.3 · #8FA4BF

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.5 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 16.8 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 20 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A796B8

#A6B795

Analogous

#9595B7

#A796B8

#B795B7

Triadic

#A796B8

#B7A695

#95B7A6

Split-Complementary

#A796B8

#B7B795

#95B795

Tetradic

#A796B8

#B79595

#A6B795

#95B7B7

Monochromatic

#59486A

#7F6798

#A796B8

#CCC2D6

#F2F0F5

Rectangle

#A796B8

#B795A6

#A6B795

#95B7A6

Compound

#A796B8

#B795B7

#A6B795

#95B795

Variations

Lighter

#B8AAC5

#C9C1D2

#E0DCE4

Darker

#856C9D

#5B486E

#352941

Saturation

#A6A1AB

#A695B7

#A671DB

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.73:1

Fail

vs Black

7.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A796B8

#989FB8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A796B8

#9999B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A796B8

#A49C99

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Iris Blossom carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#BD9DA5

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#A796B8

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#AAA2C9

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8DA970

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #A796B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #A796B8;

CSS Variable

--color-iris-blossom: #A796B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'iris-blossom': '#A796B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A796B8] text-[#A796B8]

SCSS

$iris-blossom: #A796B8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A796B8?

#A796B8 is Iris Blossom, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #A796B8 warm or cool?

Iris Blossom reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Iris Blossom?

Iris Blossom works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Iris Blossom?

Iris Blossom pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Iris Blossom?

You can download Iris Blossom 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 hex code for Iris Blossom?

The hex code is #A796B8. In RGB it's 167, 150, 184, and in HSL it's 270°, 19%, 65%.

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