Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Mystic Iris |
| SKU | PPG1246-5 |
| Hex | #8596D2 |
| RGB | 133, 150, 210 |
| HSL | 227°, 46%, 67% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Glidden Mystic Iris
Mystic Iris sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Mystic Iris is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
10 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Mystic Iris within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8596D2 in HSL space. Pair Mystic Iris with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Mystic Iris Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mystic Iris from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden PPG1246-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mystic Iris
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mystic Iris is Dahlia (SW 6816) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dahlia swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mystic Iris
Behr's nearest match is Monarchy (S560-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Mystic Iris without repainting risk. See the full Monarchy swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mystic Iris
Valspar has no exact twin of Mystic Iris. The nearest is Fields of Heather (8001-47D) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fields of Heather swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mystic Iris
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Mystic Iris is Mystic Iris (PPG1246-5). At ΔE 0.35 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Mystic Iris and you'll get the same color. See the full Mystic Iris swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mystic Iris
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mystic Iris is Purple Peonies (HGSW 1403) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Peonies swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mystic Iris
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Mystic Iris is Bothy Blue (NO. G11) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bothy Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mystic Iris
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mystic Iris is Mood Mode (1269) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mood Mode swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mystic Iris
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Mood Mode (1269), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Mystic Iris without repainting risk. See the full Mood Mode swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mystic Iris
Kompozit's nearest match is Mood Mode (1269), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Mystic Iris without repainting risk. See the full Mood Mode swatch →