Behr Strong Iris
M550-7 · #5E5F7E · LRV ~12.1
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Darkest Grape (~95% proximity)Strong Iris (M550-7) is a dark blue from Behr with a strong violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 12.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Darkest Grape (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Strong Iris in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
12.1 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Violet · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
M550-7
HEX
#5E5F7E
RGB
94, 95, 126
HSL
238°, 15%, 43%
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Strong Iris FAQ
What undertone does Strong Iris have?
Strong Iris is a dark blue with a strong violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Strong Iris in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Darkest Grape (2069-30), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Champion Blue (DE5915), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Alpine Forget-Me-Not (8003-47F), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Purple Passage (SW 6551), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Purple Passage (HGSW6551), ~91% proximity; PPG: Grape Haze (PPG1168-6), ~90% proximity; Glidden: Grape Haze (PPG1168-6), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), ~81% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.