Iris Bliss vs Rainy Afternoon
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Iris Bliss belongs to the grey family and Rainy Afternoon to the green-grey family. Iris Bliss (LRV 34) reflects noticeably more light than Rainy Afternoon (LRV 15), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Iris Bliss runs purple while Rainy Afternoon is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 28.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Iris Bliss vs Rainy Afternoon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Iris Bliss on one side and Rainy Afternoon on the other.
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.
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