Dark Iris BIC-37 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #324DA2, 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.
Ref. #324DA2 · BIC-37
Dark Iris
9%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Dark Iris Technical Profile
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Dark Iris in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dark Iris in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDark Iris
Very similar
Benjamin MooreTwilight Blue
Twilight Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Blue Highlight
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Crushed Velvet
PPG
Very similar
Cascade Twilight
Vista Paint
Very similar
Deep Sapphire
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Blue Royale
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blue Ember
Valspar
Visible difference
Darkening Sky
Kilz
Visible difference
Morning Glory
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Brillant Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark Iris
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Dark Iris.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dark Iris in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dark Iris's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.