Dewy Iris 90BB 31/208 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9490BA, 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.
Ref. #9490BA · 90BB 31/208
Dewy Iris
30%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Dewy Iris Technical Profile
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Dewy Iris in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dewy Iris in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDewy Iris
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sVelvet Crest
Velvet Crest
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Royal Glimmer
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lily of the Nile
Behr
Nearly identical
Wonderland
Kilz
Nearly identical
Purple Dreams
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Brave Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Snugglepuss
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Purpleheart
Valspar
Very similar
Grape Gatsby
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dewy Iris
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Dewy 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.
Dewy Iris — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dewy Iris have?
Dewy Iris by PPG has a warm (pink) 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 Dewy Iris in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dewy Iris from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dewy Iris are Velvet Crest by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Royal Glimmer by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lily of the Nile by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
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 Dewy Iris's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.