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.
Ref. #B5BEDA · 1418
Oriental Iris
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Oriental Iris Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Oriental 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Oriental 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.
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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Why Oriental Iris's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.