Hidden Sanctuary vs Pale Iris paint color comparison

Hidden Sanctuary vs Pale Iris

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hidden Sanctuary reads as pink, while Pale Iris reads as pink-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pale Iris (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Hidden Sanctuary (LRV 56), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Hidden Sanctuary runs red while Pale Iris is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Hidden Sanctuary
Benjamin Moore · 1375
LRV55.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1375
UndertoneRed
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Pale Iris
Benjamin Moore · 2073-60
LRV63.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2073-60
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Hidden Sanctuary vs Pale Iris Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hidden Sanctuary on one side and Pale 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.