Ref. #796A9D · RH260
Mystical Purple
17%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Mystical Purple Technical Profile
What color is Mystical Purple? It's a deep warm blue with the hex code #796A9D. Colors similar to Mystical Purple include PPG Reign Over Me, Behr Purple Paradise, Sherwin-Williams Forget‐Me‐Not. Mystical Purple has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Mystical Purple 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 Mystical Purple
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mystical Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mystical Purple
#796A9D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mystical Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mystical Purple 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 Mystical Purple.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mystical Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mystical Purple have?
Mystical Purple by Kilz has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Mystical Purple from other brands?
The closest matches are Reign Over Me by PPG (#76679E), Purple Paradise by Behr (#79669E), Forget‐Me‐Not by Sherwin-Williams (#716998). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mystical Purple?
Mystical Purple has an LRV of 16.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mystical Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.