Mystic River 590C-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BCDCF9, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Oh Boy! from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BCDCF9 · 590C-3
Mystic River
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mystic River Technical Profile
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Mystic River in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mystic River in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMystic River
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsOh Boy!
Oh Boy!
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gentle Wind
Valspar
Very similar
Afton Blue
PPG
Very similar
Young Boy Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Modern Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Windmill Wings
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wipeout
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sea Balm
Kilz
Very similar
Wondrous Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mystic River
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mystic River
#BCDCF9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6668CC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mystic River
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mystic River 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
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mystic River — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mystic River have?
Mystic River by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mystic River in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mystic River from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mystic River are Oh Boy! by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Gentle Wind by Valspar (a very close match), Wild Blue Yonder by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Mystic River's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Mystic River?
Mystic River has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mystic River's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.