All you need to know about Blue Iris.

Find out what the color means and how you can pair it with other colors to achieve beautiful results.

Blue Iris Color Guide: The Enigmatic Hue of Calm and Mystery

Blue Iris (#5A4FCF), a vivid blend of blue (#0000FF) touched with purple (#A020F0), resides among the cool colors on the color wheel. Inspired by the elegant iris flower, 'iris' translates to 'rainbow' in Greek. Honored as Pantone's Color of the Year in 2008, Blue Iris embodies the serene nature of blue and the mysterious allure of violet (#8F00FF).

Blue Iris: Color Symbolism and Versatility

Blue Iris is celebrated for its calming yet enigmatic qualities. This shade offers a sense of depth and sophistication, making it ideal for designs that aim to merge tranquility with intrigue.

Perfect Pairings with Blue Iris (#5A4FCF)

Blue Iris creates dynamic palettes, perfect for:

Pair with dark plums and red-browns (#964B00) for a luxurious and moody aesthetic.

Use with yellow-greens (#9ACD32) to add a lively, fresh contrast.

Incorporate grays (#808080) and whites (#FFFFFF) to enhance its vibrancy, resulting in a sharp and clean look.

Widely used in fashion, interiors, and art, Blue Iris provides a sophisticated backdrop that bridges calmness with creative expression. Its unique blend fits seamlessly into both modern and classic design schemes.

Blue Iris Color Specifications

Hex Code: #5A4FCF - Utilize this vivid hue in your design projects to ensure precise color matching, achieving a calm yet mysterious visual impact.

Color conversion

HEX
#5A4FCF

RGB DECIMAL
90, 79, 207

RGB PERCENTAGE
0.4, 0.3, 0.8

HSL
245.2, 0.6, 0.6, 1.0

HSV
245.2, 0.6, 0.8

CMYK
0.6, 0.6, 0.0, 0.2

LAB
41.6, 40.1, -65.0

NUMBER
5918671

LUMINANCE
0.12

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