Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Victorian Iris |
| SKU | 650F-6 |
| Hex | #555999 |
| RGB | 85, 89, 153 |
| HSL | 236°, 29%, 47% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Victorian Iris
With an LRV of 11, Victorian Iris is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Victorian Iris works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
9 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Victorian Iris within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #555999 in HSL space. Pair Victorian Iris with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Victorian Iris Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Victorian Iris from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr 650F-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Victorian Iris
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Victorian Iris is Bistro Blue (1421) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bistro Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Victorian Iris
At Valspar, the closest color to Victorian Iris is Purple Frenzy (4004-10C) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10.5 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Frenzy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Victorian Iris
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Victorian Iris is Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crushed Velvet swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Victorian Iris
Glidden has no exact twin of Victorian Iris. The nearest is Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Crushed Velvet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Victorian Iris
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Victorian Iris is Passion Purple (142-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Passion Purple swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Victorian Iris
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Victorian Iris. The nearest is Mardi Gras (DE5943) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mardi Gras swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Victorian Iris
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Victorian Iris is Fresh Take (1278) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Take swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Victorian Iris
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Victorian Iris is Fresh Take (1278) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Take swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Victorian Iris
At Kompozit, the closest color to Victorian Iris is Fresh Take (1278) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Take swatch →