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Benjamin Moore Mysterious

AF-565 · #464C55 · LRV ~7.1

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Sea Mariner (~98% proximity)

Mysterious (AF-565) is a deep blue from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Sea Mariner (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Mysterious in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.1 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

AF-565

HEX

#464C55

RGB

70, 76, 85

HSL

216°, 10%, 30%

Family

Blues

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Mysterious FAQ

What undertone does Mysterious have?

Mysterious has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Mysterious?

Mysterious has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Mysterious in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Sea Mariner (SW 9640), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Deepest Sea (DE5825), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Rogue Blue (5009-2), ~96% proximity; Behr: Poppy Seed (PPU15-20), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), ~94% proximity; PPG: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), ~94% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Mysterious?

The HEX code of Mysterious (AF-565) is #464C55, RGB 70, 76, 85. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.