Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Iris Blossom |
| SKU | 1001-5C |
| Hex | #A091B3 |
| RGB | 160, 145, 179 |
| HSL | 266°, 18%, 64% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Valspar Iris Blossom
Iris Blossom 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 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.
Iris Blossom 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.
Closest matches by brand
11 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Iris Blossom within Valspar'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 #A091B3 in HSL space. Pair Iris Blossom 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.
Valspar Iris Blossom Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Iris Blossom 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 Valspar 1001-5C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Iris Blossom
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Iris Blossom. The nearest is Kismet (SW 6830) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kismet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Iris Blossom
Behr has no exact twin of Iris Blossom. The nearest is Uptown Girl (MQ5-33) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Uptown Girl swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Iris Blossom
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Iris Blossom is Snugglepuss (1405) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Snugglepuss swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Iris Blossom
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Iris Blossom is French Violet (PPG1175-5) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Violet swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Iris Blossom
Glidden's nearest match is Lavender Flowers (10RB 31/204), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Iris Blossom without repainting risk. See the full Lavender Flowers swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Iris Blossom
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Iris Blossom is Rosy Purple (244-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosy Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Iris Blossom
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Iris Blossom. The nearest is Allium Blooms (HGSW 1423) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Allium Blooms swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Iris Blossom
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Iris Blossom is Yolanda (1235) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yolanda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Iris Blossom
At Kompozit, the closest color to Iris Blossom is Yolanda (1235) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yolanda swatch →