Garden Iris 242-6DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #424669, LRV 7 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Skyline from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #424669 · 242-6DB
Garden Iris
7%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Garden Iris Technical Profile
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Garden Iris in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Garden Iris in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyGarden Iris
Nearly identical
ValsparSkyline
Skyline
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wizard
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Nobility Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Royal Hyacinth
PPG
Very similar
Clematis Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Newport Indigo
Vista Paint
Very similar
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Best In Class
Kilz
Very similar
True Romance
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Violet Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Garden Iris
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Garden Iris
#424669
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6A5985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Garden Iris
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Garden 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Garden 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.
Garden Iris — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garden Iris have?
Garden Iris by Dutch Boy 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 Garden Iris in your own space before committing.
What colors match Garden Iris from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Garden Iris are Skyline by Valspar (a near-identical match), Wizard by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Blue Maize by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Garden 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 Garden Iris?
Garden Iris has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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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 Garden Iris's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.