Color Palettes

Iris color

A bright blue-purple named after the iris flower, whose name comes from the Greek word for rainbow. It is lively and creative, great for spring gardens, illustrations and modern brands.

Also known as: Iris purple.

The hex code for iris is #5A4FCF. In RGB it is rgb(90, 79, 207), in HSL hsl(245, 57%, 56%) and in CMYK 57, 62, 0, 19.

See it in real life

Pick a color to pair it with and see how it looks on clothes, interiors and design.

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About iris

Iris (#5A4FCF) is a cool, mid-tone, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the purples family. It mixes 90 red, 79 green and 207 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in florals, illustration, branding.

Swatch of Iris with its shades from light to dark · #5A4FCF
Iris · #5A4FCF

Iris shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

See all its shades: Color shades generator

Iris outfits: palettes by season

Outfit palettes with iris or a very close shade, each with 8 outfits to copy.

BeachSummer · MenStreetwearSummer · Men

Iris color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Straw
AnalogousClose to: French blue, Grape purple
TriadicClose to: Indian red, Pastel green
Split complementaryClose to: Fawn, Pastel green
TetradicClose to: Mulberry, Straw, Caribbean green

Iris color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Iris
Analogous palette · Iris
Complementary palette · Iris
Triadic palette · Iris
With neutrals palette · Iris
With an accent palette · Iris

Iris contrast with text

White textContrast 6.1:1 · AA
Black textContrast 3.5:1 · AA large text

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --iris: #5A4FCF;
  --iris-rgb: 90, 79, 207;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--iris); }
.text { color: var(--iris); }

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Swatch of Iris with its shades from light to dark · #5A4FCF
Swatch of Iris with its shades from light to dark · #5A4FCF

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for iris?

The hex code for iris is #5A4FCF. In RGB it is rgb(90, 79, 207), in HSL hsl(245, 57%, 56%) and in CMYK 57, 62, 0, 19.

What is the complementary color of iris?

Its complement on the color wheel is #C4CF4F, close to straw. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on iris?

Yes. The contrast with white is 6.1:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).