Soft Iris 640A-1 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EBE9FC, estimated LRV 78 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusk from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #EBE9FC · 640A-1
Soft Iris
78%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Soft Iris Technical Profile
HEX Code#EBE9FC
RGB235, 233, 252
Estimated LRV78.0
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Soft Iris
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Iris
#EBE9FC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A36AC8
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Iris
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft 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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Soft Iris — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Iris have?
Soft Iris by Behr has a cool (violet) 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 Soft Iris from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Iris are Dusk by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Icy Lilac by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Heart's Aflutter by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Soft 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 Soft Iris?
Soft Iris has a estimated lightness value of 78.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Iris's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.