ColorplanBenjamin Moore Mythic (CSP-510) is a very dark cool gray with a violet undertone and an LRV of 10. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Expressive Plum (SW 6271). For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 10.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #5F5960 |
| RGB | 95, 89, 96 |
| HSL | 291°, 4%, 36% |
About Mythic
Mythic (CSP-510) is a very dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a violet undertone. With an LRV of 10, Mythic absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Mythic 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 Mountain Ridge (1456), it's darker and cooler.
How Mythic changes with the light
Mythic 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
Mythic will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Mythic 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 Mythic from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Mythic looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Mythic in real homes
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Mythic 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
Close · ΔE 3.6
Also close: Peppercorn (ΔE 5.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.8
Also close: Mahogany (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.3
Also close: Graphic Charcoal (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Mythic questions
What undertone does Mythic have?
Mythic has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Mythic read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Mythic a light or dark color?
Mythic has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 10, Mythic absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Mythic in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Expressive Plum SW 6271 (close, ΔE 3.6); Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown No.255 (closest available, ΔE 6.8); Behr: Intellectual PPU18-19 (closest available, ΔE 6.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Mythic?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Mythic's undertone.
Where does Mythic work best?
Mythic works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 10, Mythic absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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