Iris Bliss vs Paper

Iris BlissBenjamin MoorevsPaperTikkurilaΔE 34.2Very different colors

Where Iris Bliss belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. Iris Bliss reads as grey, while Paper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Iris Bliss (LRV 34), a difference of 54 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 34.2, 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.

Color Details

Iris Bliss
Benjamin Moore · 1383
Hex#AA98AD
LRV34.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1383
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Paper
Tikkurila · F497
Hex#F2F2ED
LRV88.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberF497
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Iris Bliss vs Paper Simulated Comparison

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

More Iris Bliss comparisons

See how Iris Bliss stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Iris Bliss
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Iris Bliss
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Iris Bliss
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Iris Bliss is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Iris Bliss
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Iris Bliss
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Iris Bliss reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Iris Bliss
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Iris Bliss
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Iris Bliss
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Iris Bliss reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Iris Bliss
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Iris Bliss
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Iris Bliss
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Iris Bliss reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Iris Bliss
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Iris Bliss reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Iris Bliss
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Iris Bliss is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Iris Bliss
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Iris Bliss reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Iris Bliss
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Iris Bliss is the lighter choice

Piazza
Iris Bliss
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Iris Bliss
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Iris Bliss
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Iris Bliss reads slightly lighter

Senses
Iris Bliss
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Iris Bliss
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Iris Bliss is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Iris Bliss
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Iris Bliss
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Iris Bliss reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Iris Bliss
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Iris Bliss reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Iris Bliss
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Iris Bliss is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Iris Bliss
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Iris Bliss
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Iris Bliss reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Iris Bliss
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Iris Bliss
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Iris Bliss
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Iris Bliss reads noticeably lighter

RAL 180-1
Iris Bliss
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 reads noticeably lighter