Dark Iris BIC-37 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #324DA2, estimated LRV 9 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Twilight Blue from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #324DA2 · BIC-37
Dark Iris
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Dark Iris Technical Profile
HEX Code#324DA2
RGB50, 77, 162
Estimated LRV8.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Dark Iris
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Iris
#324DA2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#715CAB
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Iris
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Iris Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Dark Iris — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Iris have?
Dark Iris by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dark Iris from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Iris are Twilight Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Blue Highlight by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Petal .05 by Colorhouse (a very close match) — the best options for getting Dark Iris's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Dark Iris?
Dark Iris has a estimated lightness value of 8.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Dark Iris's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.