Dewy Iris
90BB 31/208 · #9490BA · LRV 31 — cool blue tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Blue Nova17
- 2Gothic Purple24
- 3Dewy Iris31
- 4Wisteria48
- 5French Lilac56
What Color Is Dewy Iris, Really?
Dewy Iris reads as a cool blue tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Glidden 90BB 31/208 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Dewy Iris
Dewy Iris 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 Dewy Iris
Dewy Iris sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Most complaints about Dewy Iris 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 Glidden 90BB 31/208 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 | Brave PurpleSW 6823 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.7 | 29 | Color page → |
| Behr | Lily Of The NilePPU16-05 · Behr | 1.4 | 30 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Snugglepuss1405 · Benjamin Moore | 2.3 | 32 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Iris Blossom1001-5C · Valspar | 4.8 | 31 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | French VioletPPG1175-5 · PPG / Glidden | 3.0 | 29 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Purple Dreams142-5DB · Dutch Boy | 1.7 | 30 | Color page → |
Similar Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to Dewy Iris within Glidden'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 #9490BA in HSL space. Pair Dewy Iris with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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