BLUES
Oriental Iris
#B4BDD9
Reading airy, Oriental Iris lands in the blues family at HSL 225°, 33%, 78%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms, especially for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Oriental Iris 1418
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
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 #B4BDD9?
#B4BDD9 is Oriental Iris, a light blue with a cool undertone.
Is #B4BDD9 warm or cool?
Oriental Iris reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Oriental Iris?
Oriental Iris works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Oriental Iris?
Oriental Iris 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 Oriental Iris?
You can download Oriental Iris 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 #B4BDD9?
#B4BDD9 converts to RGB 180, 189, 217.