Ref. #817182 · HDC-SP14-9
Decorative Iris
18%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Decorative Iris Technical Profile
What color is Decorative Iris? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #817182. Colors similar to Decorative Iris include Hirshfield's Southern Belle, Vista Paint Southern Belle. Decorative Iris has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Decorative Iris creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Decorative Iris pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Decorative Iris
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Decorative Iris
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Decorative Iris
#817182
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A97D96
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Decorative Iris
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Decorative 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 Decorative Iris.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Decorative Iris — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Decorative Iris have?
Decorative Iris by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Decorative Iris from other brands?
The closest matches are Southern Belle by Hirshfield's (#7C6D7D), Southern Belle by Vista Paint (#7B6B7A), Classical Violet by Valspar (#877885). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Decorative Iris?
Decorative Iris has an LRV of 18.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Decorative Iris's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.