Blue Iris 9687 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DCDEE0, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fragile Blue from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCDEE0 · 9687
Blue Iris
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Iris Technical Profile
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Blue Iris in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Iris in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsBlue Iris
Nearly identical
ValsparFragile Blue
Fragile Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wind Chime
Kilz
Nearly identical
Swiss White
PPG
Nearly identical
Etched Glass
Behr
Nearly identical
Silver Setting
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Full Moon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Moonlight Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Frosted Silver
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Diamond Stud
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Iris
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Iris
#DCDEE0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Iris
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Iris — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Iris have?
Blue Iris by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue Iris in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Iris from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Iris are Fragile Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Wind Chime by Kilz (a near-identical match), Swiss White by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue 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 Blue Iris?
Blue Iris has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Blue Iris's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.