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Benjamin Moore

Irises

1440

Irises is a mid-toned violet with blue-gray undertones, creating a cooler, more muted purple tone. The LRV of 26.16 indicates moderate light absorption, giving the color noticeable depth suited for accent applications or rooms where a subdued richness is desired. The blue-gray influence shifts this violet toward a neutral direction.

This shade works alongside Benjamin Moore's Silver Mist, Gray Cashmere, Hale Navy, Kendall Charcoal, and Lemon Sorbet, accommodating both cool-toned schemes and high-contrast pairings.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1440

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Irises in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Irises under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Irises under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

226°

Blue Family

Lightness

56%

Medium

Saturation

10%

Very Muted

LRV

26.2
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#84899A
RGB Decimal
132, 137, 154
RGB Percent
51.8%, 53.7%, 60.4%
HSL
226.4, 9.8%, 56.1%
HSV
226.4, 14.3%, 60.4%
CMYK
14.3%, 11.0%, 0.0%, 39.6%
YIQ
137.4, -8.5, 4.2
XYZ
24.29, 25.13, 34.14
CIE Lab
57.20, 1.79, -9.66
CIE Luv
57.20, -3.65, -14.35
Hunter Lab
50.13, 1.50, -8.69
Decimal
8685978

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

IrisesFantasiaBlue GaspeMysterious Night

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

IrisesA Month of SundaysMisty MemoriesViolet Dusk

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

IrisesHoned SoapstoneAsphaltAbingdon Putty

Analogous

Adjacent colors

IrisesEvening In ParisCottage DoorCarolina Plum

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

Benjamin Moore

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Blue Cashmere

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Cold Steel

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Feldspar

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Superhero Gray

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Oxford Gray

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Metro

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Chiswell Blue

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