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Valspar Iris Blossom

1001-5C · #A091B3 · LRV ~31

Closest tone in another brand: PPG French Violet (~94% proximity)

Iris Blossom (1001-5C) is a mid-tone purple from Valspar with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 31 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG French Violet (~94% proximity).

Closest tone to Iris Blossom in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

31 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

1001-5C

HEX

#A091B3

RGB

160, 145, 179

HSL

266°, 18%, 64%

Family

Purples

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Iris Blossom FAQ

What undertone does Iris Blossom have?

Iris Blossom has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone purple, 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 Iris Blossom?

Iris Blossom has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 31 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Iris Blossom in other brands?

PPG: French Violet (PPG1175-5), ~94% proximity; Glidden: French Violet (PPG1175-5), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Snugglepuss (1405), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Purple Springs (DE5955), ~92% proximity; Behr: Evening Slipper (M560-4), ~90% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Brave Purple (SW 6823), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Brave Purple (HGSW6823), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), ~69% 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 Iris Blossom?

The HEX code of Iris Blossom (1001-5C) is #A091B3, RGB 160, 145, 179. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.