ColorplanBenjamin Moore Mistral (CC-842) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 8. For trim, try White Satin (2067-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 8.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #10557D |
| RGB | 16, 85, 125 |
| HSL | 202°, 77%, 28% |
About Mistral
Mistral (CC-842) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 8, Mistral absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Mistral read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to California Blue (2060-20), it's warmer and more muted.
How Mistral changes with the light
Mistral is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Mistral will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Mistral will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Mistral from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Mistral looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Mistral in real homes
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Mistral equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 8.3
Also close: Salty Dog (ΔE 8.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.5
Also close: Hague Blue (ΔE 11.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.1
Also close: Dark Navy (ΔE 12.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Mistral questions
What undertone does Mistral have?
Mistral has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Mistral read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Mistral a light or dark color?
Mistral has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 8.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Mistral absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Mistral in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik SW 7602 (closest available, ΔE 8.3); Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue No.281 (closest available, ΔE 9.5); Behr: Very Navy M500-7 (closest available, ΔE 10.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Mistral?
Try White Satin (2067-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Mistral's undertone.
Where does Mistral work best?
Mistral works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Mistral absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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