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Behr Strong Iris

M550-7 · #5E5F7E · LRV 12.1

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Darkest Grape is a 95% match

Strong Iris (M550-7) is a dark blue from Behr with a strong violet undertone. Its LRV is about 12.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Darkest Grape (95% match).

Compare Strong Iris with other brands

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LRV

12.1 · Dark

Undertone

Violet · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

M550-7

HEX

#5E5F7E

RGB

94, 95, 126

HSL

238°, 15%, 43%

Family

Blues

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Strong Iris FAQ

What undertone does Strong Iris have?

Strong Iris is a dark blue with a strong violet undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Strong Iris?

Strong Iris has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Strong Iris in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Darkest Grape (2069-30), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Champion Blue (DE5915), 93%; Valspar: Alpine Forget-Me-Not (8003-47F), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Purple Passage (SW 6551), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Purple Passage (HGSW6551), 91%; PPG: Grape Haze (PPG1168-6), 90%; Glidden: Grape Haze (PPG1168-6), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 81%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Strong Iris?

The HEX code of Strong Iris (M550-7) is #5E5F7E, RGB 94, 95, 126. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.