Crystalline vs Iris Bliss paint color comparison

Crystalline vs Iris Bliss

CrystallineBenjamin MoorevsIris BlissBenjamin MooreΔE 28.2 — Very different colors

Crystalline and Iris Bliss come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Crystalline reads as green-grey, while Iris Bliss reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 28-point LRV gap — 63 for Crystalline vs 34 for Iris Bliss — means Crystalline will open up a space more effectively. Where Crystalline leans green, Iris Bliss reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 28.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Crystalline
Benjamin Moore · AF-485
LRV62.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-485
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Iris Bliss
Benjamin Moore · 1383
LRV34.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1383
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Crystalline vs Iris Bliss Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Crystalline on one side and Iris Bliss on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.