Ref. #383938 · TB-39
Mystic Black
4%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mystic Black Technical Profile
What color is Mystic Black? It's a dark neutral gray with the hex code #383938. Colors similar to Mystic Black include Vista Paint Black Licorice, Vista Paint Contessa's Cape, Hirshfield's Black Licorice. Mystic Black has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 4, Mystic Black creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Mystic Black is a true neutral — pair with any wood, any metal, any trim color. Off-white trim works in most homes; brushed nickel or matte black hardware both read well across spaces. True neutrals read consistently across lighting conditions, which is why they're popular base colors. They inherit a faint warm cast under 2700K and a cool cast under 4000K, but never dramatically.
Colors Similar to Mystic Black
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Black Licorice
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Black Licorice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Greenblack
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mopboard Black
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Madison Avenue
Behr
Nearly identical
Black
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Caviar
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mystic Black
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mystic Black
#383938
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#426252
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mystic Black
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mystic Black 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Mystic Black.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mystic Black — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mystic Black have?
Mystic Black by Kilz has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Mystic Black from other brands?
The closest matches are Black Licorice by Vista Paint (#373938), Contessa's Cape by Vista Paint (#383A39), Black Licorice by Hirshfield's (#3A3B3B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mystic Black?
Mystic Black has an LRV of 4.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mystic Black's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.