Garden Iris 242-6DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #424669, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #424669 · 242-6DB
Garden Iris
7%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Garden Iris Technical Profile
HEX Code#424669
RGB66, 70, 105
Estimated LRV6.6
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDutch Boy
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#404565
Close digital match
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#41476E
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#3F4666
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#41496A
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#3E4371
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Colors That Work With Garden Iris
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Garden Iris from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Garden Iris are Skyline by Valspar (a close digital match), Wizard by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Blue Maize by Farrow & Ball (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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