Oriental Iris by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Ref. #B5BEDA · 1418

Oriental Iris

52%LRV Value
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Oriental Iris 1418 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B5BEDA, LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Over the Moon from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Oriental Iris Technical Profile

HEX Code#B5BEDA
RGB181, 190, 218
LRV51.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Oriental Iris in Every Brand

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

Benjamin MooreOriental Iris
Nearly identical
ValsparOver the Moon

Over the Moon

Valspar

Nearly identical

Periwinkle Bloom

Kilz

Nearly identical

Genevieve

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Coveted Gem

Behr

Nearly identical

Hazy Sky

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Genevieve

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Spring Bluebell

PPG

Very similar

Agapanthus

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

My Serendipity

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Lulworth Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Oriental Iris

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Oriental Iris

#B5BEDA

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8F85AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Oriental Iris

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Oriental Iris

Complement

Pale Gold

Oriental Iris Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Eggplant

Pop

Charmed Violet

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Dark Lilac

Pop

Red River Clay

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Morning Coffee

Pop

Spice Market

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Blue

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Serenata

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Blue Ice

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Blue Heather

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Lavender Blue

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More blue colors from other brands

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

Weeping Wisteria

Behr · 630A-3

#C7C8FE

The Blues

Dunn-Edwards · DE5859

#296A9D

Bird’s Egg Blue

Vista Paint · 7343

#6198C0

Roman White

Hirshfield's · 0656

#DEEDEB

Midship Blue

PPG · 30BB 14/173

#536784

The Crowd Roars!

Valspar · 8001-38E

#1FA9C3

Oriental Iris — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Oriental Iris have?
Oriental Iris by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Oriental Iris in your own space before committing.
What colors match Oriental Iris from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oriental Iris are Over the Moon by Valspar (a near-identical match), Periwinkle Bloom by Kilz (a near-identical match), Genevieve by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Oriental 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 Oriental Iris?
Oriental Iris has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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