Irises vs Purple Haze
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 26 vs 23, Irises will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Irises's blue character against Purple Haze's blue and purple — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 4.6, 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.
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Irises vs Purple Haze Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Irises on one side and Purple Haze 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.
More Irises comparisons
See how Irises stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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Agreeable Gray reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 26), opening up a space where Irises encloses it.
At LRV 58 vs 26, Accessible Beige is decisively the brighter choice.
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French Gray reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 26), opening up a space where Irises encloses it.
At LRV 55 vs 26, Tranquil Dawn is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 44 vs 26, Hardwick White is decisively the brighter choice.
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 26), opening up a space where Irises encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 26, Balboa Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 26, Shoji White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 26 vs 12, Irises is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 26 vs 8, Irises is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 26 vs 12, Irises is decisively the brighter choice.
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