Dewy Iris 90BB 31/208 is a purple paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9490BA, estimated LRV 30 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Velvet Crest from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #9490BA · 90BB 31/208
Dewy Iris
30%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Dewy Iris Technical Profile
HEX Code#9490BA
RGB148, 144, 186
Estimated LRV29.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Dewy Iris
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Velvet Crest
Hirshfield's
#9291BC
Close digital match
Royal Glimmer
Vista Paint
#9794BE
Close digital match
Lily of the Nile
Behr
#9191BB
Close digital match
Wonderland
Kilz
#8F8FBA
Close digital match
Purple Dreams
Dutch Boy
#9091BB
Close digital match
Brave Purple
Sherwin-Williams
#968DB8
Close digital match
Snugglepuss
Benjamin Moore
#9D95BC
Similar digital color
Purpleheart
Valspar
#A199C7
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Grape Gatsby
Dunn-Edwards
#A19ABD
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RAL
#8673A1
Visible digital difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
#8D8089
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Dewy Iris
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dewy Iris
#9490BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dewy Iris
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dewy 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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Dewy Iris — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dewy Iris have?
Dewy Iris by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple 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 Dewy Iris from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dewy Iris are Velvet Crest by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Royal Glimmer by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Lily of the Nile by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dewy 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 Dewy Iris?
Dewy Iris has a estimated lightness value of 29.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dewy Iris's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.