Iris Bliss
1383 · #AA98AD · LRV 34 — cool violet tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Blue Nova17
- 2Gothic Purple24
- 3Iris Bliss34
- 4French Lilac56
- 5Lavender Mist63
What Color Is Iris Bliss, Really?
Iris Bliss reads as a cool violet tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 1383 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Iris Bliss
Iris Bliss is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Iris Bliss
Iris Bliss sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its violet 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Most complaints about Iris Bliss are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 1383 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Ash VioletSW 6549 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.9 | 34 | Color page → |
| Behr | CharmPPU16-12 · Behr | 2.9 | 36 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Native Lilac4001-4A · Valspar | 2.6 | 32.8 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | AshberryPPG1179-5 · PPG / Glidden | 4.3 | 34 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Mineral Violet10RB 36/082 · Glidden | 5.0 | 36 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Rosy Purple244-3DB · Dutch Boy | 2.9 | 33 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Iris Bliss within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #AA98AD in HSL space. Pair Iris Bliss with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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