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Valspar Iris Blossom

1001-5C · #A091B3 · LRV 31

Compare with other brands: PPG French Violet is a 94% match

Iris Blossom (1001-5C) is a mid-tone purple from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 31 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG French Violet (94% match).

Compare Iris Blossom with other brands

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LRV

31 · Mid-tone

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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