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Ref. #817182 · HDC-SP14-9

Decorative Iris

18%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Decorative Iris HDC-SP14-9 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #817182, LRV 18 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frosted Mulberry from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Decorative Iris Technical Profile

HEX Code#817182
RGB129, 113, 130
LRV18.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Decorative Iris in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Decorative Iris in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrDecorative Iris
Nearly identical
PPGFrosted Mulberry

Frosted Mulberry

PPG

Nearly identical

Southern Belle

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Allium Poofs

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Southern Belle

Vista Paint

Very similar

Classical Violet

Valspar

Very similar

Burgundy Frost

Kilz

Very similar

Wood Violet

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Bonne Nuit

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Muted Berry

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Brassica

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Pearl Black Berry

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Decorative Iris

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Allium Poofs

Complement

Valley Vista

Decorative Iris Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cherry Fizz

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pistachio

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Solitary Tree

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Volcanic Gray

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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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#CCD1CF

Summer Shower Green

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#AAB7B7

Evening Gown

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#B6AA9E

Decorative Iris — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Decorative Iris have?
Decorative Iris by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Decorative Iris in your own space before committing.
What colors match Decorative Iris from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Decorative Iris are Frosted Mulberry by PPG (a near-identical match), Southern Belle by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Allium Poofs by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Decorative 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 Decorative Iris?
Decorative Iris has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.1, 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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