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Sherwin Williams

Mythical

SW 6550

Mythical is a cool purple with subtle blue undertones, registering an LRV of 20, which places it in the deeper mid-tone category. It carries enough saturation to read distinctly as purple rather than gray, making it a workable accent wall color in bedrooms, powder rooms, or media spaces. The blue undertone keeps it from feeling overly warm or mauve-leaning.

It pairs well with Lite Lavender (SW 6554) for lighter wall transitions, Alabaster (SW 7008) on trim, Mineral Deposit (SW 7652) as a cool neutral companion, and Destiny (SW 6274) or Ash Violet (SW 6549) for layered depth.
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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6550

Mythical in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Mythical under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Mythical under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Purple

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

258°

Blue Family

Lightness

51%

Medium

Saturation

9%

Very Muted

LRV

20.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#7E778E
RGB Decimal
126, 119, 142
RGB Percent
49.4%, 46.7%, 55.7%
HSL
258.3, 9.2%, 51.2%
HSV
258.3, 16.2%, 55.7%
CMYK
11.3%, 16.2%, 0.0%, 44.3%
YIQ
123.7, -3.2, 8.7
XYZ
20.08, 19.58, 28.31
CIE Lab
51.36, 7.46, -11.51
CIE Luv
51.36, 2.42, -17.60
Hunter Lab
44.25, 6.12, -10.16
Decimal
8288142

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

MythicalPurple RainNew OrleansWood Violet

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

MythicalGentle GrapePurple SurfPebbles

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

MythicalLeafy RiseMurky SageMarjoram

Analogous

Adjacent colors

MythicalPassion FruitFantasiaSmoked Mulberry

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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Little Theater

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