Mysterious 1037-6 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #535E63, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is City Rain from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #535E63 · 1037-6
Mysterious
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mysterious Technical Profile
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Mysterious in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mysterious in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMysterious
Nearly identical
BehrCity Rain
City Rain
Behr
Nearly identical
Rain Cloud
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Novelty Navy
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cobalt Cannon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Deep Secretreg
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blue Lake
Vista Paint
Very similar
Thunderstorm
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Charcoal
Kilz
Very similar
Poseidon Depths
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Inchyra Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Basalt Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mysterious
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mysterious
#535E63
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5D668C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mysterious
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mysterious 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Mysterious.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mysterious — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mysterious have?
Mysterious by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mysterious in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mysterious from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mysterious are City Rain by Behr (a near-identical match), Rain Cloud by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Novelty Navy by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mysterious'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 Mysterious?
Mysterious has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mysterious's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.