Mystical Shade 6276 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AEA9AA, LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoky Mountain from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AEA9AA · 6276
Mystical Shade
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mystical Shade Technical Profile
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Mystical Shade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mystical Shade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsMystical Shade
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSmoky Mountain
Smoky Mountain
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silver Service
PPG
Nearly identical
Prestige
Behr
Nearly identical
Stormy Monday
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tin Man
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tin Man
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Disco Ball
Kilz
Very similar
Silver Plated
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Crystal Noir
Valspar
Very similar
White Aluminium
RAL
Very similar
Dove Tale
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mystical Shade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mystical Shade
#AEA9AA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9185
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mystical Shade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mystical Shade 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Mystical Shade.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mystical Shade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mystical Shade have?
Mystical Shade by Sherwin-Williams 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 Mystical Shade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mystical Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mystical Shade are Smoky Mountain by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Silver Service by PPG (a near-identical match), Prestige by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mystical Shade'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 Mystical Shade?
Mystical Shade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mystical Shade's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.