Soft Iris 640A-1 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EBE9FC, 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.
Ref. #EBE9FC · 640A-1
Soft Iris
78%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Soft Iris Technical Profile
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Soft Iris in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Iris in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSoft Iris
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsDusk
Dusk
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Heart's Aflutter
Valspar
Very similar
Misty Lilac
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Velvet Scarf
PPG
Very similar
Little Cutie
Vista Paint
Very similar
Eyeshadow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Colorado Dawn
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Iced Amethyst
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Inspired Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Signal White
RAL
Visible difference
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Iris
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Soft 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Iris in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Iris from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Iris are Dusk by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Soft Iris's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.