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Ref. #A796B8 · 1001-5C

Iris Blossom

34%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Iris Blossom 1001-5C is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A796B8, LRV 34 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Springs from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Iris Blossom Technical Profile

HEX Code#A796B8
RGB167, 150, 184
LRV33.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Iris Blossom in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Iris Blossom in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparIris Blossom
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPurple Springs

Purple Springs

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Mystic Petals

Kilz

Nearly identical

Lilac Garden

Vista Paint

Very similar

Rosy Purple

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Yolanda

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Lavender Flowers

PPG

Very similar

Berry Frappé

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Snugglepuss

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Uptown Girl

Behr

Very similar

Pastel Violet

RAL

Visible difference

Shallot

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Iris Blossom

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Iris Blossom

#A796B8

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD85AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Iris Blossom

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Yolanda

Complement

Sea Green

Iris Blossom Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Raspberry Wine

Pop

Rose Dust

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Velvet Beret

Pop

Lioness

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Vineyard View

Pop

Awakening

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Iris Blossom.

Gleeful Joy

Valspar · 1001-3C

#A891B6

Serious Violet

Valspar · 1003-5C

#B094B6

Winter Amethyst

Valspar · 4001-6A

#A19FB7

Native Lilac

Valspar · 4001-4A

#AB9CAC

Purpleheart

Valspar · 8001-48D

#A199C7

Quite Lilac

Valspar · 4003-10A

#9F93C8

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Night Club

Behr · N500-7

#334049

Misted Meadow

Dutch Boy · 329-2DB

#C0D1C1

Habitat

Sherwin-Williams · 9608

#897D6D

Roseland

Hirshfield's · H0006

#926566

Blue Lullaby

PPG · 1143-2

#C8D7D2

Wonder Land

Hirshfield's · 0498

#92ADB2

Iris Blossom — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Iris Blossom have?
Iris Blossom by Valspar has a warm (pink) 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 Iris Blossom in your own space before committing.
What colors match Iris Blossom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Iris Blossom are Purple Springs by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mystic Petals by Kilz (a near-identical match), Lilac Garden by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Iris Blossom'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 Iris Blossom?
Iris Blossom has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.5, 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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