Feather Soft vs Oriental Iris paint color comparison

Feather Soft vs Oriental Iris

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. At LRV 57 vs 52, Feather Soft will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 4.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Feather Soft
Benjamin Moore · 1431
LRV56.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1431
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Oriental Iris
Benjamin Moore · 1418
LRV52.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1418
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Feather Soft vs Oriental Iris Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Feather Soft on one side and Oriental Iris 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.