Oriental Iris 1418 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B5BEDA, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #B5BEDA · 1418
Oriental Iris
52%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Oriental Iris Technical Profile
HEX Code#B5BEDA
RGB181, 190, 218
Estimated LRV51.7
UndertoneNeutral
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
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#B5BFDA
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#B7BDD9
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#B7BDD6
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#BCC4E0
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Colors That Work With Oriental Iris
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Oriental Iris from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oriental Iris are Over the Moon by Valspar (a close digital match), Periwinkle Bloom by Kilz (a close digital match), Genevieve by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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