Ref. #44587F · S550-6
Mysterious Night
12%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Mysterious Night Technical Profile
What color is Mysterious Night? It's a deep warm blue with the hex code #44587F. Colors similar to Mysterious Night include Valspar Precious Sapphire, MPC Blue Collar, Kilz Atlas Blue. Mysterious Night has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Mysterious Night creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Mysterious Night
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mysterious Night
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mysterious Night
#44587F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6A6294
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mysterious Night
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mysterious Night Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Mysterious Night.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mysterious Night — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mysterious Night have?
Mysterious Night by Behr has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Mysterious Night from other brands?
The closest matches are Precious Sapphire by Valspar (#44597E), Blue Collar by MPC (#455C84), Atlas Blue by Kilz (#3F5A82). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mysterious Night?
Mysterious Night has an LRV of 12.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mysterious Night's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.