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Early in the History of the American Iris Society Iris shows were assembled by color. Due to the difficulty in defining the color of many Irises, todays shows are varietal shows. In a varietal show a specimen is judged on how well it represents its variety (cultivar). The quality of the Iris is not judged compared to other Irises in a varietal show. In color shows Irises were judged against other Irises of the same color. In order to standardize the color class in which each Iris competed, color codes were assigned to each cultivar. The 1939 checklist created a table with the symbols for these color codes. In 1949 the color classification was revised and remained in use into the 1970's. Classes are useful still to study the different color patterns.

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Note the Color Classifications were revised again in the 1949 Checklist and these codes changed for irises after 1939.

OFFICIAL IRIS COLOR CLASSIFICATION , 1949 REVISION

COLOR PATTERN

Predominant and governing color Selfs Plicatas Bitones Bicolors Blends
White W1 W2 W3 W4 W5
Violet V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
Blue B1 B2 B3 B4 B5
Green G1 G2 G3 G4 G5
Yellow Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5
Orange O1 O2 O3 O4 O5
Red R1 R2 R3 R4 R5
Black (Niger) N1 N2 N3 N4 N5

The background color of the standards determines the color classification. Two color symbols used together designate a mixed color effect; e.g., VB for violet-blue; OR for orange-red. Letters placed after the color symbol means: P.pale; L.light; D. deep or dark; F. full.

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1939 COLOR CODES

WHITE
Bright White, Blue-toned, Self WW or W1 for more see extended WW gallery ‘Admiral Nimitz’ (1942) TB ‘Anne Marie Berthier (1939) TB ‘Florentina' (1500) TB ‘Gudrun' (1500) TB
White, blue-toned, feathered W2 for more see extended W2 gallery ‘Cecil Houdyshel’ (1937) TB ‘Claribel’ (1936) TB ‘Damozel’ (1922) TB ‘Heliane’ (1931) TB
White, pink to red toned bicolor or bitone W9 for more see extended W9 gallery ‘Aegir' (1942) TB ‘Anne Leslie' (1942) TB ‘B. Y. Morrison' (1942) TB
White, blue-toned, bicolor, or bitone W3 for more see extended W3 gallery ‘Bright Hour’ (1949) TB ‘Brising’ (1930) TB ‘Alpine Meadow’ (1965) TB
White, yellow-toned, self W4 for more see extended W4 gallery ‘Arctic' (1941) TB ‘Bellerive’ (1965) TB
White, yellow-toned, feathered W5 for more see extended W5 gallery
White, yellow-toned, bicolor or bitone W6 for more see extended W6 gallery ‘Alfred Edwin’ (1950) TB
White, pink to red toned self W7 for more see extended W7 gallery
White, pink to red toned feathered W8 for more see extended W8 gallery ‘Acropole’ (1939) TB ‘Aleppo Plain’ (1941) TB ‘Ariane’ (1935) TB ‘Cloudcap’ (1947) TB
BLUE
Blue B1 for more see extended B1 gallery ‘Allura’ (1942) TB ‘Anitra’ (1935) TB ‘Arabi Pasha’ (1951) TB
Blue B2 for more see extended B2 gallery
Blue B9 for more see extended B9 gallery ‘Amigo’ (1933) TB
Blue B3 for more see extended B3 gallery ‘Buto’ (1926) TB ‘Clematis’ (1942) TB
Blue B6 for more see extended B6 gallery
Blue B7 for more see extended B7 gallery ‘Baldwin’ (1926) TB ‘Eventide’ (1927) TB ‘The Black Douglas’ (1934) TB
Blue B8 for more see extended B8 gallery
RED
Red R1 for more see extended R1 gallery ‘Ali Baba’ (1951) TB ‘Garden Glory’ (1940) TB ‘Lights On’ (1943) TB
Red R2 for more see extended R2 gallery ‘Cayenne Capers’ (1959) TB
Red R9 for more see extended R9 gallery ‘Dauntless’ (1929) TB ‘Imperator’ (1922) TB
Red R3 for more see extended R3 gallery ‘Helen Collingwood’ (1949) TB
Red R4 for more see extended R4 gallery ‘Flora Zenor’ (1941) TB ‘Casa Morena’ (1941) TB
Red R5 for more see extended R5 gallery
Red R6 for more see extended R6 gallery ‘Firecracker’ (1941) TB
Red R7 for more see extended R7 gallery ‘Aphrodite’ (1922) TB ‘Dreamcastle’ (1943) TB
Red R8 for more see extended R8 gallery
BLEND
Blend (Shot or Squalens) S1 for more see extended S1 gallery ‘Aline’ (1933) TB ‘Blue Monarch’ (1933) TB ‘Floridor’ (1927) TB
Blend (Shot or Squalens) S2 for more see extended S2 gallery
Blend (Shot or Squalens) S9 for more see extended S9 gallery ‘Aarehorst’ (1927) TB ‘Rameses’ (1931) TB
Blend (Shot or Squalens) S3 for more see extended S3 gallery ‘Alfheim’ (1926) TB ‘Dolly Madison’ (1927) TB ‘Alcazar’ (1910) TB
Blend (Shot or Squalens) S4 for more see extended S4 gallery ‘Afterglow’ (1917) TB ‘Allure’ (1927) TB ‘Clara Noyes’ (1942) TB
Blend (Shot or Squalens) S5 for more see extended S5 gallery
Blend (Shot or Squalens) S6 for more see extended S6 gallery ‘Alta California’ (1942) TB ‘Cameliard' (1927) TB
Blend (Shot or Squalens) S7 for more see extended S7 gallery ‘Burning Bronze’ (1942) TB
Blend (Shot or Squalens) S8 for more see extended S8 gallery ‘Demi Deuil’ (1942) TB
YELLOW
Yellow Y2 for more see extended Y2 gallery ‘Benton Susan’ (1942) TB ‘By Line’ (1952) TB ‘Cinnamon Mist’ (1966) TB ‘Cinnamon Toast’ (1966) TB
Yellow, blue-toned, bicolor or bitone Y3 for more see extended Y3 gallery ‘Autumn Hues’ (1951) TB ‘Bayberry Candle’ (1966) TB ‘Cleo Murrell’ (1941) TB ‘Dalila’ (1914) TB
Yellow Y9 for more see extended Y9 gallery ‘Al-Lu-We’ (1932) TB ‘Black And Gold’ (1943) TB ‘Bryce Canyon’ (1944) TB
Yellow Y4 for more see extended Y4 gallery ‘Asa’ (1927) TB ‘Alice Harding’ (1933) TB ‘Aurea’ (1830) TB ‘Coronation’ (1927) TB
Yellow Y5 for more see extended Y5 gallery ‘Allaglow’ (1942) TB ‘Antares’ (1927) TB ‘Chestnut Cheeks’ (1942) TB
Yellow Y6 for more see extended Y6 gallery
Yellow Y8 for more see extended Y8 gallery ‘Dawn Reflection’ (1948) TB ‘Carnival Parade’ (1946) TB
For more information on historic Irises visit the Historic Iris Preservation Society at http://www.historiciris.org/

-- BobPries - 2015-08-22

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FAQs

What is the color code for iris? ›

HEX color code is #5A4FCF and the RGB is 90, 79, 207

How the color is made: The color Iris is made by mixing Pale Blue with Dark Blue to make a color that captures the delicate beauty of the Iris flower.

Is iris considered blue or purple? ›

While we commonly associate irises with the colour purple, these flowers come in as many as 250 varieties, which means there are a whole spectrum of vibrant colours to choose from. Striking colours of iris include blue, purple, yellow, white, pink, orange, brown and even black.

What is the hex code for iris purple? ›

The hex code for Purple Iris is #571B7E. In the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) color space, which is used for digital colors, Purple Iris has 34%% Red, 11% Green, and 49% Blue.

What color is iris blue? ›

Blue iris is a deep, vivid blue with a tinge of purple, sitting between blue and blue violet in the color wheel. The hex code for blue iris is #5A4FCF. It takes its name from the showy iris flower, which is named after the Greek word for rainbow and the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris.

What is the code for iris? ›

An iris code is a compact numeric representation of an individual's unique iris texture. Its bits encode the fine details of the iris, capturing features like the arrangement of crypts, furrows and pigmentations.

What is the most rare iris color? ›

Gray: The Rarest Eye Color
Eye ColorU.S. PopulationWorld Population
Gray and otherLess than 1%Less than 1%
Green9%2%
Hazel/amber18%10%
Blue27%8% to 10%
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What is the color code for yellow iris? ›

Colour Code: 7937

If there was a shade to represent complete relaxation it would have to be this lovely mixture of a drop of sun melded with a touch of leafy hue.

What is the color code for blue iris? ›

Hex #5A4FCF

What is the color code for iris pastel? ›

Iris is a vivid shade of violet-tinged blue with the hex code #5D3FD3, the name often encompassing more violet shades as well. The plant that the color gets its name from comes in shades ranging from mauve to pink, yellow to reddish-brown.

What color of iris is black? ›

Colors can range from a lighter chestnut to darker hues that almost seem to blend in with the pupil. While some people may appear to have irises that are black, they don't technically exist. People with black-colored eyes instead have very dark brown eyes that are almost indistinguishable from the pupil.

How many colors are there in iris? ›

Overview. The six main eye colors are amber, blue, brown, green and hazel, and many different shades and color patterns are possible.

What color represents iris? ›

Purple irises symbolize royalty and wisdom. Yellow irises symbolize passion. Blue irises symbolize faith and hope. White irises symbolize purity.

What is the colour in iris? ›

In humans, the pigmentation of the iris varies from light brown to black, depending on the concentration of melanin in the iris pigment epithelium (located on the back of the iris), the melanin content within the iris stroma (located at the front of the iris), and the cellular density of the stroma.

What color is the iris normally? ›

The iris is usually strongly pigmented, with the color typically ranging between brown, hazel, green, gray, and blue.

What color is the name iris? ›

Iris is an ambiguous color term, usually referring to shades ranging from blue-violet to violet.

What is the RGB value of iris? ›

Iris Color Codes
CodeValueHTML/CSS
RGB93, 63, 211rgb(93, 63, 211)
HSL252°, 63%, 54%hsl(252, 63%, 54%)
HSV252°, 70%, 83%
CMYK56, 70, 0, 17
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